Browsing by Subject "Physical Activity"
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Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Physical Activity Courses on Undergraduates' Physical Activity Levels and Constructs of Self-Determination Theory
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-19)Regular physical activity (PA) has been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and can positively impact mental well-being, cognitive abilities, and academic performance. Public health recommendations state ... -
Examining Factors Associated with Physical Activity During Cardiac Rehabilitation
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Recurrent myocardial infarctions (MIs) account for a third of the incident rate for all MIs. Physical activity (PA) is an important health behavior to prevent a recurrent MI. Fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety, and depression ... -
Eyes Open, Eyes Closed: Exploring the Cognitive and Neurophysiological Features of Sleep and Physical Activity
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-19)Background: Poor sleep has been linked to negative health outcomes across the lifespan while physical activity has been explored as a protective factor for health. Research examining sleep and neuropsychological functioning ... -
Factors Associated with Self-Management in African Americans with Hypertension
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)African Americans (AAs) have a higher prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and poorer health outcomes. Effective management of HTN requires pharmacology, low sodium diet (DIET), and increased physical activity (PA). Little is ... -
The influence of the level of physical activity and human development in the quality of life in survivors of stroke
(2011)Background The association between physical activity and quality of life in stroke survivors has not been analyzed within a framework related to the human development index. This study aimed to identify differences in ... -
Kids Run the World SHP
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)The Boys & Girls Club services children ages 6 to 18 with programs and activities that emphasize development strategies (BGCA, n.d.). It provides role models, a safe environment, and constructive activities that focus on ... -
Parenting Styles and Their Relationship to the Physical Activity Levels of Preschool-Aged Children
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Introduction: Young children spend a significant amount of time with their parents. This makes it important to investigate parent and child physical activity levels and the relationship that parenting styles have with child ... -
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DOSE FOR AFFECTIVE RESPONSE IN ACTIVE WOMEN WITH 5+ HOURS OF DAILY SEDENTARY TIME: A PILOT STUDY
(5/16/2016)The majority of U.S. adults are not sufficiently active to reap health benefits. Affective response to physical activity may be a predictor of long-term adherence to an active lifestyle, with positive affect predicting ... -
Science Middle-School Energizers Classroom-based Physical Activities The way teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts
(2006)Middle School Energizers are classroom-based physical activities that integrate physical activity with academic concepts. The Middle School Energizers were developed by a team from the Activity Promotion Laboratory at East ... -
Social Support among Mothers Enrolled in a Physical Activity Intervention
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)PURPOSE: Previous studies have shown that mothers does not participate in recommended amounts of physical activity. Research has identified many factors associated with physical activity among mothers and social support ... -
THE EFFECTS OF A HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ PRESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON CANCER SURVIVORS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Cancer survivors may experience adverse health effects (e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression) even after cancer treatment is completed. Physical activity is one way cancer survivors may suppress or treat these side effects. ...