Physical Activity Definitions Broadened to Include Daily Activities.

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Activities

scholarly journals Physical activity and stress coping in the elderly

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando de Andréa ◽  
Fernanda Varkala Lanuez ◽  
Adriana Nunes Machado ◽  
Wilson Jacob Filho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Coping Capacity ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Activity Program

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the value of a physical activity program on stress coping of the elderly. Methods: Intervention study with a group of 18 elderly people referred by the Geriatric Service of the Hospital das Clinicas of the Universidade de Sao Paulo, who attended a supervised exercise program, evaluated by the human activity profile and the coping questionnaire. Results: In the coping and functional performance scales, increased stress coping capacity and improvement of daily activities were found after exposure to a physical activity program. Conclusions: The practice of supervised and regular physical activity, combining aerobic, resistance, stretching, and respiratory exercises, yields positive effects in the coping capacity and in the accomplishment of the daily activities.

scholarly journals Daily activities of working individuals with hearing and speech disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Amila Jaganjac ◽  
Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović ◽  
Dijana Avdic ◽  
Emira Švraka ◽  
Edina Tanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Speech Impairment ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Full Participation ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Speech Disabilities

Introduction Disability is one of the factors that can lead to social exclusion and poverty of individuals with hearing and speech impairment. This is due to the fact that individuals with disabilities are often underestimated, in terms of their work and social skills. The employment of people with disabilities represents a powerful mechanism for achieving full participation of the marginalized groups in all spheres of society. Methods The study included a total of 40 people with hearing and speech disabilities, out of which 16 individuals were employed at DES d.o.o. Sarajevo and 24 at SINKRO d.o.o. Sarajevo. A combination of three questionnaires was used for assessing daily activities and their impact on the quality of life (QoL) of the individuals with hearing and speech disabilities. Results In the total sample, there were 35% males and 65% females. Complete deafness was observed in the majority of participants (90%), while the rest had either moderate (7.5%) or mild (2.5%) hearing impairment. A higher number of participants used sign language as the means of communication, compared to manual alphabet. About 17.5% of the participants used a cochlear implant or a hearing aid. Most of the individuals lived with a spouse (70%), 20% lived with their parents, 7.5% lived independently, and 2.5% lived with a guardian. The majority of the participants who were married had a child (57.5%). The average Ferrans and Powers' Quality of Life Index (QLI) was 19.33, and the average value for total daily activities was 11.700 MET. The average value for the level of physical activity in males was M = 13716.5 and in females M = 10613.56 (p > 0.05). Conclusions Overall, we showed that daily activities have a positive effect on the QoL of working individuals with hearing and speech disabilities, i.e., the individuals who had a higher level of physical activity also had a higher QoL.

scholarly journals Activity Diversity in Detecting Ambulatory Cognitive Deficits

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 599-599
Author(s):  
Jinshil Hyun ◽  
Soomi Lee ◽  
Mindy Katz ◽  
Stacey Scott ◽  
Martin Sliwinski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Deficits ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Cognitive Assessments ◽  
Low Performance ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
Sensitive Marker

Abstract We examined whether participating in various daily activities (i.e., activity diversity) is associated with cognitive deficits measured by smartphone-based tests. Older adults (n=235; 70-91yrs) completed surveys 6 times/day for 14 days reporting on participation in 11 different activities (e.g., volunteering, physical activity), followed by brief ambulatory processing speed (PS) and working memory (WM) cognitive assessments. Activity diversity score was calculated using Shannon’s (1948) entropy method. Individuals’ average ambulatory PS and WM across all assessments were categorized into tertiles (i.e., high/mid/low performance). Results from multinomial logistic regression suggested that a 1SD increase in activity diversity was associated with increased odds of being in the high (better) vs. low performance tertile in PS (OR=2.1, 95%CI=[1.21, 3.51], p=.008). Activity diversity was not associated with WM. Given that cognitive deficits in PS occur earlier in the cognitive impairment process, activity diversity may be a sensitive marker for detecting very early stages of impairment.

scholarly journals Physical activity of men and women in the Liberec region regarding their daily activities

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleš Suchomel ◽  
Dagmar Sigmundová
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Men And Women

Motor Skills of 5-Year-Old Children: Gender Differences and Activity and Family Correlates

2020 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Matarma ◽  
Hanna Lagström ◽  
Eliisa Löyttyniemi ◽  
Pasi Koski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motor Skill Competence

It is unclear why there may be gender differences in the motor skills of same aged children. We compared motor skill competence of 5-year-old boys and girls ( n = 712) and examined whether variations in time spent in different types of activities and in family-related variables were associated with motor skills. We measured motor skills with the Bruininks–Oseretsky Test, Second Edition short form, and we used parental questionnaires to measure behavioral and family-related variables. Girls outperformed boys on most motor skills tasks, as eight of 14 tests showed statistically significant gender differences ( p <  .001). In addition, drawing or doing handicrafts for 60 minutes or more per day was positively associated with fine motor control ( p <  .001). Father’s higher education was associated with the children’s better body coordination ( p =  .020). Finally, both attending day care ( p =  .017) and outdoor physical activity for 60 minutes or more per day ( p =  .034) were positively associated with strength and agility. We found no associations between manual coordination and either daily activities or family-related variables. Time spent in different activities of young children should be recognized as a means of enhancing the development of fundamental motor skills.

scholarly journals Measurement of the components of nonexercise activity thermogenesis

2001 ◽  
Vol 281 (4) ◽  
pp. E670-E675 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Levine ◽  
Edward L. Melanson ◽  
Klaas R. Westerterp ◽  
James O. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Novel Technology ◽  
Combine Information ◽  
Laboratory Measures

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) accounts for the vast majority of nonresting metabolic rate and changes in NEAT-predicted susceptibility to fat gain with overfeeding. Measuring physical activity and its components in free-living humans has been a long-standing challenge. In this study, we combine information about lightweight sensors that capture data on body position and motion with laboratory measures of energy expenditure to calculate nonfidgeting NEAT. This measurement of nonfidgeting NEAT was compared with total NEAT measured in a room calorimeter in 11 healthy subjects. The measurement of nonfidgeting NEAT accounted for 85 ± 9% of total NEAT measured in the room calorimeter. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the two methods was 0.86 (95% confidence interval 0.56, 0.96; P < 0.05). This suggests that 86% of the variance is attributable to between-subject variance and 14% to between-method disagreement. These instruments are applicable to free-living subjects; they are stand-alone, are lightweight, and allow normal daily activities. This novel technology has potential application for not only assessing NEAT but also tracking physical activity in free-living humans.

Gender Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Their Relation to Body Composition in Active Brazilian Adolescents

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Aparecida Devide Nogueira ◽  
Teresa Helena Macedo da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Physically Active

Background:Body weight and composition are determined by genotype, environment, and energy balance. Physical activity or sedentary behavior have different associations with body weight, fat mass, and fat-free mass, a relationship that is not clear in adolescents. The aim of this study was to test the associations between gender, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and body composition in physically active adolescents.Methods:Weight, height, and skinfold thickness were measured in 326 physically active boys and girls age 11 to 15 years. All subjects answered a questionnaire assessing their usual daily activities for the last month. Time spent on each activity was used to estimate the physical activity level (PAL).Results:PAL was associated with body composition after adjustment for age and maturation, with differences between genders. For boys, PAL was positively and significantly associated with body mass index (BMI) and fat-free mass index (β= 0.14 and 0.15, respectively). For girls, PAL was negatively and significantly associated with BMI and fat mass index (β= −0.11 and −0.75, respectively). Sedentary behavior, expressed by hours of TV, videogame, and computer use, was not associated with any body-composition outcome for either gender.Conclusion:The accumulated amount of physical activity, but not of sedentary behavior, was related to body composition in active adolescents.

scholarly journals Re-thinking Physical Activity Promotion during COVID-19 Pandemic: Focus on a 24-hour Day

2021 ◽  
pp. jrheum.201595
Author(s):  
Linda C. Li ◽  
Lynne M. Feehan ◽  
Alison M. Hoens
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
World Health ◽  
States Of Emergency ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The World ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Health Organization

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. By mid-March, all Canadian provinces and territories declared states of emergency which triggered measures to support the response to the pandemic (1). Some of these measures have posed new barriers for people with arthritis to manage their health and daily activities.

scholarly journals Daily activities of employed persons with visual impairment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amila Jaganjac ◽  
Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović ◽  
Bakir Katana ◽  
Namik Trtak ◽  
Eldad Kaljić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Visually Impaired Persons

Introduction: The challenges faced by visually impaired people in their efforts to integrate themselves into the labor market and the general position of persons with disabilities, regarding their employment and social security, is extremely difficult. Employment is the best safeguard against social exclusion and one of the main ways to achieve a full involvement in the society of the visually impaired people.Methods: The research was conducted on a sample of 25 visually impaired people employed at “TMP” d.o.o. Sarajevo. The study was used as a cross-sectional survey method wherein data were collected through appropriate survey instruments, using a modified survey questionnaire.Results: Out of the total number of respondents, 48% are male and 52% are female. The majority of respondents use other persons’ assistance when moving (n = 16). The largest number of respondents had 100% visual impairment (n = 17). The majority of subjects have no strenuous physical activity. The largest number of respondents during the previous week walked for at least 10 minutes, in the sequence of all 7 days and was driven in motor vehicles. When doing household chores, 56% of respondents said they had no difficulty. The most common difficulties in recreation, sports and physical activity in leisure time, that were encountered by 32% of respondents, are poor sound signalling and difficulties of visual nature, though 68% of respondents said that they had no difficulty in their recreational activities.Conclusion: The daily activities of employed visually impaired persons have a positive impact on their quality of life. Various are occupations of visually impaired people that improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Atividade física e pessoas idosas - capacidades funcionais e cognitivas associadas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Andréa Mathes Faustino ◽  
Emilly Dayane de Castro Lopes ◽  
Rui Neves
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
The City ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se idosos com melhores desempenhos funcionais e cognitivos conseguem manter níveis adequados de atividade física. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, com amostra intencional com 150 idosos, na cidade de Brasília, Brasil.  Para determinar o nível de atividade física foi utilizado o International Physical Activity Questionnaire, além de avaliações em relação as atividades básicas, instrumentais de vida diária e cognitiva. A média de idade foi de 67,8 anos (±5,39), 58% mulheres, apenas 11,3% realizavam 150 minutos de atividade física semanalmente e 4,7% sedentários. Somente em relação às atividades básicas de autocuidado (p=0,014) houve uma associação significativa.  Ser independente em atividades básicas de autocuidado foi estatisticamente significativo, ou seja, quando o idoso não necessita de auxílio para realizar atividades de higiene corporal, ou de transferências, entre outras, maior é a chance de conseguir realizar o mínimo de 150 minutos de atividade física semanal.Descritores: Atividade Motora, Atividades Cotidianas, Cognição, Idoso. Physical activity and elderly people - functional and associated cognitive capacitiesAbstract: The aim of the study was to verify whether the elderly with better functional and cognitive performances are able to maintain adequate levels of physical activity. This is a descriptive study, with an intentional sample of 150 elderly people, in the city of Brasília, Brazil. The international physical activity questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity, in addition to counts in relation to basic, instrumental activities of daily and cognitive life. The average age was 67.8 years (± 5.39), 58% women, only 11.3% performed 150 minutes of physical activity weekly and 4.7% sedentary. Only in relation to basic self-care activities (p = 0.014) was there a significant association. Being independent in basic self-care activities was statistically significant, that is, when the elderly do not need assistance to perform body hygiene activities, or transfers, among others, the greater the chance of achieving a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week.Descriptors: Physical Activity, Daily Activities, Cognition, Elderly. Actividad física y personas mayores - capacidades cognitivas funcionales y asociadasResumen: El objetivo del estudio fue verificar si los ancianos con mejores rendimientos funcionales y cognitivos consiguen mantener niveles adecuados de actividad física. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, con una muestra intencional de 150 ancianos, en la ciudad de Brasilia, Brasil. Se utilizó el cuestionario internacional de actividad física para determinar el nivel de actividad física, además de los conteos en relación a las actividades básicas, instrumentales de la vida diaria y cognitiva. La edad promedio fue de 67,8 años (± 5,39), el 58% mujeres, solo el 11,3% realizaba 150 minutos de actividad física semanalmente y el 4,7% sedentario. Solo en relación a las actividades básicas de autocuidado (p = 0,014) hubo asociación significativa. Ser independiente en las actividades básicas de autocuidado resultó estadísticamente significativo, es decir, cuando los ancianos no necesitan asistencia para realizar actividades de higiene corporal, o traslados, entre otros, mayor es la probabilidad de lograr un mínimo de 150 minutos de actividad física por semana.Descriptores: Actividad Motora, Actividades Cotidianas, Cognición, Anciano.

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