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Young People - References

 
 

This page contains references of research relating to physical activity and young people.

2007 Research

2006 Research

2005 Research

2004 Research

 

2007 Research

Brodersen, N.H., Steptoe, A., Boniface, D.R. and Wardle, J. (2007) Trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adolescence: Ethnic and socioeconomic differences. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 41: 140-144 

Haerens, L., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Maes, L., Cardon, G. and Deforche, B. (2007) School-based randomized Controlled Trial of a Physical Activity Intervention among Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health. 40 (3):258-265

Huang, J. S., Norman, G. J., Zabinski, M. F., Calfas, K. and Patrick, K. (2007) Body Image and Self-Esteem among Adolescents Undergoing an Intervention Targeting Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviours. Journal of Adolescent Health. 40 (3):245-251

Huhman, M.E., Potter, L.D., Duke, J.C., Judkins, D.R., Heitzler, C.D. and Wong, F.L. (2007) Evaluation of a National Physical Activity Intervention for Children: VERB™ Campaign, 2002–2004. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 32 (1):38-43

Saksvig, B. I., Catellier, D. J., Pfeiffer, K., Schmitz, K. H., Conway, T., Going, S., Ward, D., Strikmiller, P. and Treuth, M. S. (2007) Travel by Walking Before and After School and Physical Activity Among Adolescent Girls. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 161 (2):153-158

Sanchez, A., Norman, J.G., Sallis, J.F., et al. (2007). Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviours in Adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 32 (2): 124-130.

2006 Research

Allender, S., Cowburn, G. and Foster, C.(2006) Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of qualitative studies. Health Education Research. 21 (6): 826-835

Anderssen, N., Wold, B. and Torsheim, T. (2006). Are parental health habits transmitted to their children? An eight year longitudinal study of physical activity in adolescents and their parents. Journal of Adolescence. 29 (4): 513-524.

Ara, I., Vicente-Rodriguez, G., Perez-Gomez, J., Jimenez-Ramirez, J., Serrano-Sanchez, J. A., Dorado, C. & Calbet, J. A. (2006). Influence of extracurricular sport activities on body composition and physical fitness in boys: A 3-year longitudinal study. International Journal of Obesity. 30(7):1062-1071.

Atlantis, E., Barnes, E. H. & Fiatarone Singh, M. A. (2006). Efficacy of exercise for treating overweight in children and adolescents: a systematic review. International Journal of Obesity. 30 (7):1027-1040.

Barrett, L. A., Morris, J. G., Stensel, D. J. & Nevill, M. E. (2006). Effects of intermittent games activity on postprandial lipemia in young adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 38 (7):1282-1287.

Belsky, J., Melhuish, E., Barnes, J., Leyland, A. H., Romaniuk, H. & National Evaluation of Sure Start Research Team (2006). Effects of Sure Start local programmes on children and families: early findings from a quasi-experimental, cross sectional study. British Medical Journal. 332 (7556):1476.

Cale, L. and Harris, J. (2006) Interventions to promote young people's physical activity: Issues, implications and recommendations for practice. Health Education Journal. 65 (4): 320-337

Dencker, M., Thorsson, O., Karlsson, M. K., Lind C., Eiberg, S., Wollmer, P. and Andersen, L. B. (2006). Daily physical activity related to body fat in children aged 8-11 years. Journal of Pediatrics. 149(1): 38-42.

Haerens, L., Deforche, B., Maes, L., Cardon, G., Stevens, V. and De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2006) Evaluation of a 2-year physical activity and healthy eating intervention in middle school children. Health Education Research. 21 (6):911-921

Hannon, C., Cradock, A., Gortmaker, S. L., Wiecha, J., El Ayadi, A., Keefe, L. & Harris, A. (2006). Play Across Boston: A community initiative to reduce disparities in access to after-school physical activity programs for inner-city youths. Preventing Chronic Disease. 3(3).

Heesch, K. C., Masse, L. C., Dunn, A. L. & Frankowski, R. F. (2006). The association between number of homework assignments completed during a lifestyle physical activity intervention and scores on transtheoretical measures. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 18(2): 83-96.

Imperatore, G., Cheng, Y. J., Williams, D. E., Fulton, J. & Gregg, E. W. (2006). Physical activity, cardiovascular fitness, and insulin sensitivity among U.S. adolescents: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2002. Diabetes Care, 29(7): 1567-1572.

Lambourne, K. (2006). The relationship between working memory capacity and physical activity rates in young adults. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 5(1): 149-153.

Mahar, M.T., Murphy, S., Rowe, D.A., Golden, J.,  Shields, A. T. and Raedeke, T.D. (2006)Effects of a classroom-based program on physical activity and on-task behaviour. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38 (12):2086-2094 

Marks, J. T., Campbell, M. K., Ward, D. S., Ribisl, K. M., Wildemuth, B. M. & Symons, M. J. (2006). A comparison of web and print media for physical activity promotion among adolescent girls. Journal of Adolescent Health, 39(1): 96-104.

Matton, L., Thomis, M., Wijndaele, K., Duvigneaud, N., Beunen, G., Claessens, A. L., Vanreusel, B., Philippaerts, R. & LeFevre, J. (2006). Tracking of physical fitness and physical activity from youth to adulthood in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 38(6): 1114-1120.

Mundt, C. A., Baxter-Jones, A. D. G., Whiting, S. J., Bailey, D. A., Faulkner, R. A., Mirwald, R. L. (2006). Relationships of activity and sugar drink intake on fat mass development in youths. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(7): 1245-1254.

Nelson, M. C., Neumark-Stziner, D., Sirard, J. R. and Story, M. (2006) Longitudinal and secular trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour during adolescence. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 106(8), SUPP A66.

Nelson, M. C., Gordon-Larsen, P., Song, Y. & Popkin, B. M. (2006). Built and social environments: Associations with adolescent overweight and activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 31(2): 109-117.

Norman, G. J., Nutter, S. K., Ryan, S., Sallis, J. F., Calfas, K. J. & Patrick, K. (2006). Community design and access to recreational facilities as correlates of adolescent physical activity and body-mass index. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 3, Suppl. S118-S128.

Reilly, J. J. (2006). Obesity in childhood and adolescence: evidence based clinical and public health perspectives. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 82(969), 429-437.

Schaben, J., Welk, G. J., Joens-Matre, R. & Hensley, L. (2006). The predictive utility of the children’s physical activity correlates (CPAC) scale across multiple grade levels. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 3(1).

Sulemana, H., Smolensky, M. H. & Lai, D. (2006). Relationship between physical activity and body mass index in adolescents. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 38(6):1182-1186.

Ward, D. S., Dowda, M., Trost, S. G., Felton, G. M., Dishman, R. K. & Pate, R. R. (2006). Physical activity correlates in adolescent girls who differ by weight status. Obesity, 14(1): 97-105.

2005 Research

Gordon-Larsen, P., Nelson, M. C. & Beam, K. (2005). Associations among active transportation, physical activity, and weight status in young adults Obesity Research, 13(5), 868-875.

Janz, K. F., Burns, T. L. & Levy, S. M. (2005). Tracking of activity and sedentary behaviors in childhood: The Iowa bone development study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 29(3): 171-178.

Le Masurier, G. C., Beighle, A., Corbin, C. B., Darst, P. W., Morgan, C., Pangrazi, R. P., Wilde, B. and Vincent, S. D.  (2005).  Pedometer-determined physical activity levels of youth.  Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2(2), 159-168.

Martin, M., Dollman, J., Norton, K. and Robertson, I. (2005). A decrease in the association between the physical activity patterns of Australian parents and their children: 1985-1997.  Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8(1), 141-150.

2004 Research

Pakpreo, P., Ryan, S., Auinger, P. and Aten, M. (2004). The association between parental lifestyle behaviours and adolescent knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and nutritional and physical activity behaviours. Journal of Adolescent Health, 34(2), 129-130.

 

 
    
   
 
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