scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Physical Activity among National Cancer Institute workers, Cairo University

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Worksite-Based Physical Activity Programs and Older Adults: Current Status and Priorities for the Future

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (s1) ◽  
pp. S59-S70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Linnan ◽  
Bess Marcus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Physical Activity Programs

Most adults in the U.S. are employed and spend many hours at work. Worksite-based physical activity programs have achieved modest success but are limited because they have not kept pace with changing work environments and workforce characteristics, or have problems with design, measurement, and analysis issues. This paper briefly identifies current gaps in knowledge and practice with worksite-based physical activity, including a lack of focus on the needs of older workers. Recommendations are offered for increasing worksite-based physical activity: creating partnerships with workers, management, labor, and managed care representatives to address physical activity needs; embedding physical activity programs within comprehensive health programs and employer-sponsored benefits packages; creating opportunities for small businesses; linking to larger efforts to support physical activity at the company/community level; and increasing collaborations and the political will required to conduct well-designed research to identify successful intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Physical activity levels and injury prevention knowledge and practice of a cohort of carpentry students

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Mark Overton ◽  
Emily Reynolds ◽  
Natalie Clark ◽  
Haresh Bhana ◽  
Hilda Mulligan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Association Between Knowledge and Practice in the Field of Physical Activity and Health: A Population-Based Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1005-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago T. Borges ◽  
Pedro C. Hallal ◽  
Inacio Crochemore Mohnsam da Silva ◽  
Grégore Iven Mielke ◽  
Airton J. Rombaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Minimum Frequency ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background:The aim of the current study was to evaluate the association between knowledge about physical activity (PA) recommendations (in terms of duration and frequency) and physical activity practice in a population-based sample of adults and adolescents.Methods:Crosssectional survey, conducted in Pelotas, Brazil. Participants (10+ years) were included in the sample and reported their perception about the minimum number of days and duration of PA to achieve health benefits. Those who reported PA practice ≥ 150 min/wk (adults) and ≥ 300 min/wk (adolescents) were considered active.Results:The sample included 1696 adults and 399 adolescents. More than one-third (38.6%) of the adult population reported that < 150 minutes of PA per week would be sufficient to obtain health benefits. Moreover, 76.1% of the adolescents reported that < 300 minutes per week were sufficient to obtain health benefits. Among adolescents, those who were active tended to report that higher amounts of PA were needed to obtain health benefits.Conclusions:Despite global recognition of the role of PA for improving health, knowledge about the minimum frequency and duration for achieving health benefits is still low in Brazil, particularly among adolescents.

scholarly journals Effect of Education on Physical Activity among the Rural Elderly in Zabol City

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Saeed Jadgal ◽  
Saeedeh Sadeghi ◽  
Ehsan Movahed ◽  
Moradali Zareipour ◽  
Sayed Mostafa Davoodi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
And Control

Introduction: One of the most important causes of chronic diseases in elderly people is lack of physical activity. Studies have shown that lack of physical activity in the elderly causes osteoporosis, obesity, depression and sudden death from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of physical activity among the rural elderly in Zabol city. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 200 elderly people over 60 years of age living in rural areas of Zabol city who were selected by multi-stage random sampling were divided into two groups: intervention and control. The data collection instrument was a researcher- made questionnaire that comprised 3 parts: demographic and background variables, knowledge and practice. Before the intervention, the questionnaires were completed by intervention and control group. The educational content for the intervention group was the Healthy Lifestyle Handbook and face-to-face training which included a practical representation of six smooth movements. However, no intervention was performed in the control group. After 2 months, the same questionnaire was completed again and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Before the intervention, there was no difference in the mean score of knowledge and practice of the participants, but these differences were significant in the post intervention (p < 0.001). The mean of knowledge and practice scores in the control group in pre-intervention stage was 35.17 ± 2.05 and 6.24 ± 2.82, respectively, Which was 35.59 ± 1.82 and 5.91 ± 2.64 in the post-intervention phase, respectively, But the mean score of knowledge and practice in the intervention group in pre intervention stage increased from 35.6 ± 2.47 and 6.73 ± 3.43 to 37.85 ± 1.38, and 12.83 ± 9.09 in the post-intervention phase, respectively. Conclusion: Educational intervention is effective in increasing awareness and overall level of physical activity among the elderly.

scholarly journals Advancing the Field of Pediatric Exercise Oncology: Research and Innovation Needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 619-629
Author(s):  
Amanda Wurz ◽  
Emma McLaughlin ◽  
Carolina Chamorro Viña ◽  
Sarah L. Grimshaw ◽  
Lotta Hamari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Oncology Research ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
International Experts ◽  
Exercise Oncology

The field of pediatric exercise oncology explores the relationships between physical activity (PA), including exercise, and a range of outcomes among children and adolescents affected by cancer. Although PA is safe and beneficial for this population, several important gaps in knowledge and practice remain. In this article, we describe research and innovation needs that were developed with a team of international experts and relevant literature, a series of online surveys, and an in-person meeting. Addressing these needs will contribute valuable knowledge and practice outputs to advance this field, ultimately enabling a greater number of children and adolescents affected by cancer to realize the benefits of moving more.

Physical activity and body composition of adolescent boys

JAMA ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 197 (11) ◽  
pp. 891-893 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. P. Novak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Adolescent Boys
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