physical activity

Recreational facilities (Palmerston North)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 01:02
Recreational facilities (Palmerston North) - Web page
Lists recreational facilities in and around Palmerson North and activities which can be carried out there.
Author(s):
Palmerston North City Council
Region (NZ): 
Manawatu-Wanganui
City/Town: 
Palmerston North
Topics: 
Design and planning
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
physical activity
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--2.40 Manawatu - Wanganui
-2 Design

Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:48
Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis - 4.0 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Physical inactivity contributes to a growing proportion of illness and premature death in the US. Only about 45% of American people get the recommended national standard for physical activity.
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Public Transport
Free tags: 
active transport
physical activity
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--2.93 Passenger transport & walking
-2 Design

Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:16
Abstract - Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical ac
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
obesity
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

The broader impact of walking to school among adolescents etc

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 03:47
Abstract - The broader impact of walking to school etc - Web page
How children travel to and from school may significantly influence their overall physical activity levels. This paer measured moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents and explored their means of travel to and from school.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
school transport
physical activity
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--3.22 Child health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Pedestrian exposure to air pollution along a major road etc

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 21/07/2006 - 02:09
Abstract - Pedestrian exposure to air pollution along a major road etc - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Pedestrian exposure to PM 2.5, the loss of reflectance (‘blackness’) of the PM 2.5 filters, ultrafine particle counts and carbon monoxide (CO) was investigated along a major r
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
pedestrians
physical activity
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--3.50 Pedestrian safety promotion
-3 Safety & Health

Health promoting physical activity of adults with mental retardation

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:14
Abstract of - Health promoting physical activity etc - web page
This is a literature review which describes the physical activity behaviour of adults with mental retardation.
Author(s):
Heidi Stanish,Viviene Temple,Georgia Frey
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
health promotion
physical activity
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--3.26 Walking & therapy
-3 Safety & Health

Recruitment of African American women to a walking program

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:05
Eligibility, ineligibility, and attrition during screening
Abstract of : Recruitment of African American Women etc - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The purposes of this paper were to identify strategies successful in the recruitment of African American women to a home-based walking program and t
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
physical activity
african american women
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--5.95 Nth American programmes
-5 Activities

Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 02:49
Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A report from the 57th World Health Assembly.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
physical activity
diet
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-1 Policy
--1.80 Policy and strategy (not NZ, Aust, Nth America, UK)

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