scholarly journals Update on evidence for interventions to improve participation in physical activities and habitual physical activity level in children with cerebral palsy

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 29-30
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Habitual Physical Activity ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Habitual Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy Aged 4 to 5 Years Across All Functional Abilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyapa Keawutan ◽  
Kristie L. Bell ◽  
Stina Oftedal ◽  
Peter S. W. Davies ◽  
Robert S. Ware ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Habitual Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Abilities ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Physical Activity Level is Associated with the O2 Cost of Walking in Cerebral Palsy

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
D??SIR??E B. MALTAIS ◽  
MICHAEL R. PIERRYNOWSKI ◽  
VICTORIA A. GALEA ◽  
ODED BAR-OR
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level

scholarly journals Morphological characteristics and motor skills of young students with different levels of engagement in physical activities (Características morfológicas y habilidades motrices de estudiantes jóvenes con diferentes niveles de participación en actividad

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Maja Batez ◽  
Branko Krsmanović ◽  
Milena Mikalački ◽  
Nebojša Čokorilo ◽  
Marijana Simić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Shuttle Run

The overall orientation of the research problem is focused on the physical activity level of the participants from the aspect of different intensities of motor engagement and their impact on morphological characteristics and motor skills with an intention of determining whether there are statistically significant differences between groups. In a sample of 103 students, aged between 18 and 20 years (18.9 ± 0.4), the female students were divided into three subsamples according to the level of physical activity: highly active, active and inactive. The study which was conducted had a transversal character. The data obtained in the survey were analysed using the univariate (ANOVA) and multivariate (MANOVA) statistical methods. The motor skills mere monitored by the use of the Eurofit Test Battery (wide-angle seated forward bend, standing long jump, pull-up endurance, 10 x 5m shuttle run and endurance shuttle run- beep test). The following morphological characteristics were considered: height, weight, body mass index, percentage of muscular mass and fat mass, as well as waist circumference. The obtained results indicate the existence of statistically significant differences between the % body muscle mass´ groups (p < 0.05) and motor skills parameters (sit and reach, p<0.01; standing broad jump, bent arm hang, 10x5m shuttlerun, beep test, p<0.001) of participants according to physical activity level. In conclusion, participants with a high level of physical activities have higher average values than the participants with light level of physical activities when considering the variables for assessing pliability, strength and agility.Resumen. La orientación general del problema de investigación se centra en el nivel de actividad física de las participantes desde el aspecto de diferentes intensidades de compromiso motor y su impacto en las características morfológicas y habilidades motrices con la intención de determinar si existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos. En una muestra de 103 alumnas, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 20 años (18,9 ± 0,4), las estudiantes fueron divididas en tres grupos de acuerdo con el nivel de actividad física de cada uno: muy activas, activas e inactivas. El estudio llevado a cabo tuvo un carácter transversal. Los datos obtenidos mediante cuestionarios fueron analizados utilizando un análisis de la varianza (ANOVA) y un análisis multivariante de la varianza (MANOVA). Las habilidades fueron controladas mediante la batería Eurofit y para las características morfológicas, se midió la altura, peso, índice de masa corporal, porcentaje de masa muscular, masa grasa y la circunferencia de la cintura. Los resultados obtenidos indican la existencia de diferencias entre los grupos estudiados respecto al % de masa muscular (p <0.05) y las habilidades motrices (flexibilidad-inclinación hacia adelante, p<0.01; salto de longitud a pie, fuerza resistencia mediante flexión de brazos, 10 x 5 m carrera de ida y vuelta y Beep Test, p<0.001) de los participantes según el nivel de actividad física. En conclusión, las participantes con alto nivel de actividad física tienen mayores valores de habilidad motriz que las participantes que el resto en función de las variables flexibilidad, capacidad aeróbica, fuerza y agilidad.

scholarly journals Obesity and Habitual Physical Activity Level among Staffs Working in a Military Hospital in Malacca, Malaysia

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayiesah Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Habitual Physical Activity ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Obesity has been recognized as a major public health concern due to lack of physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out to determine the status of body mass index (BMI) and habitual physical activity level among staffs working in Military Hospital, Malacca using Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire (HPAQ). Results: About 120 HPAQ were distributed and only 82 responded with 23(28%) of them males and 59 (72%) females, aged between 21 to 59 (40.52 ± 9.38) years old. Anthropometry analysis showed the mean weight of male respondents was 79.48 (± 16.33) and 70.95 (± 15.66) for the females. Body mass index (BMI) for males (33.61 ± 2.82) was almost similar to females ( 33.20± 2.95).The mean waist circumference of men was 93.26 (± 10.94)cm compared to 94.03 (± 11.98)cm in the females. Following categorization of BMI, 59% (n=48) are in the obese group, 24% (n=20) are overweight and only 17% (n=14) have an ideal body weight or normal BMI. Relationship between BMI and HPAQ demonstrated strong and significant correlation coefficient for habitual physical activity at work (r = 0.775, p < 0.001), sports (r = 0.735, p < 0.05) and leisure ( r = 0.713, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The staffs working in the Hospital demonstrated poor habitual physical activity which explains for the high incidence of obesity among the staffs. This requires measures to be taken to promote a healthier lifestyle among them.

scholarly journals Are There Any Differences between First Grade Boys and Girls in Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, BMI, and Sedentary Behavior? Results of HCSC Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Lisowski ◽  
Adam Kantanista ◽  
Michał Bronikowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
The Past

The transition from kindergarten to school is associated with a variety of negative changes. After entry to elementary school physical activity level decreases. Moreover, physical fitness level of children over the past decades have rapidly declined. Children are spending an increasing amount of time in the environments that require constant sitting. We evaluated the differences between boys and girls in physical fitness, frequency of undertaking of different forms of physical activity, prevalence of underweight and overweight, and time spent on sedentary behavior. A total of 212 first grade pupils (mean age 6.95 ± 0.43) from two standard urban schools in Poznań participated in the study. Compared to girls, boys obtained better results in 20-meter run (4.9 s and 5.0 s, p < 0.01), sit-ups (16.8 and 15.3, p < 0.05), six-minute run (829.7 m and 766.4 m, p < 0.001), and standing broad jump (106.8 cm and 99.7 cm, p < 0.01). In the sit-and-reach test girls achieved higher results than boys (17.0 cm and 14.4 cm, p < 0.001). There were no gender differences in prevalence of underweight and overweight. In conclusions, difference between genders should be taken into consideration during designing physical activity programs in the aspects of intensity and forms of physical activities.

scholarly journals Visual–Somatosensory Integration is Linked to Physical Activity Level in Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 11-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannette R. Mahoney ◽  
Kristina Dumas ◽  
Roee Holtzer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Current Experiment ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Studies examining multisensory integration (MSI) in aging consistently demonstrate greater reaction time (RT) facilitation in old compared to young adults, but often fail to determine the utility of MSI. The aim of the current experiment was to further elucidate the utility of MSI in aging by determining its relationship to physical activity level. 147 non-demented older adults (mean age 77 years; 57% female) participated. Participants were instructed to make speeded responses to visual, somatosensory, and visual–somatosensory (VS) stimuli. Depending on the magnitude of the individuals’ RT facilitation, participants were classified into a MSI or NO MSI group. Physical activity was assessed using a validated physical activity scale. As predicted, RTs to VS stimuli were significantly shorter than those elicited to constituent unisensory conditions. Multisensory RT facilitation was a significant predictor of total number of physical activity days per month, with individuals in the NO MSI group reporting greater engagement in physical activities compared to those requiring greater RT facilitation.

scholarly journals Physical activity level and participation in strength training (ST) activities among undergraduate female students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Thilini Thakshila Ranaweera ◽  
◽  
Desha Rajni Fernando ◽  
Yamuna Deepani Siriwardana ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

Background: Insufficient physical activity has been identified as a leading risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases and global mortality. Healthy adults should be involved in Strength Training (ST) activities to be in Health Enhancing Physical Activities (HEPA) level. Undergraduates are physically fit and in finest age to understand importance of physical activities. However, most of undergraduates in worldwide were found to be inactive and highest were women. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the physical activity level, participation in ST activities and perceived benefits and barriers for ST activities among female undergraduates. Methodology: Two hundred female undergraduates of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo were randomly selected to conduct this descriptive cross-sectional study. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Physical activity level was assessed by the first part of the questionnaire. Section one of the second part of the questionnaire focused on individual perception of benefits and barriers to ST activities while section two was used to determine barrier scores. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21.0. Results: The mean age of the participants was 22.66. Majority (63.0%; n= 121) was physically inactive, 33.3% (n=64) were minimally active and only 3.6% (n=7) were in HEPA category. Fifty one participants (26.6%) showed zero MET min/week for walking, 64 participants (33.3%) for moderate activities and more than half (68.8%; n=132) for vigorous activities. Majority (89.1%; n= 171) were not ST participants and 87.5% (n= 168) perceived ST as an important activity. Health benefits were perceived as the most important benefit of ST by 44.8% (n=86). Lack of time was the mostly (30.7%; n=59) perceived restricting barrier for ST activities. Barrier scores were different in at least one physical activity level (p< 0.01). Conclusion: These undergraduates appeared to be having a sedentary life style. Improved awareness on importance of ST and HEPA and time management skills will increase participation in ST which results increase the physical level of undergraduates.

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