Psychology of physical activity
Psychology of Physical Activity is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from theories of motivation and adherence to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation.
The Daily Mile: what factors are associated with its implementation success?
Despite the known benefits of a physically active lifestyle, there are few examples of interventions that have been successfully implemented at a population level over a long period of time.…
The Daily Mile makes primary school children more active, less sedentary and improves their fitness and body composition
Background: The Daily Mile is a physical activity programme made popular by a school in Stirling, Scotland. It is promoted by the Scottish Government and is growing in popularity nationally…
Sedentary time in adults and the association with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death: systematic review and meta-analysis
Sedentary time is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality; the strength of the association is most consistent for diabetes.
Sedentary behaviour and obesity
This report was commissioned by the Department of Health's Cross Government Obesity Unit to provide expert input into the process of developing recommendations on limiting time spent being sedentary. This…
Parental influences on different types and intensities of physical activity in youth
Uit deze review blijkt dat beweeggedrag van ouders een goede voorspeller is van het beweeggedrag van hun kinderen. Bij jongeren is in dit verband vooral het beweeggedrag van de vader…