Leisure physical activity of male youths training football

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (-1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Biernat ◽  
Grzegorz Zalewski ◽  
Romuald Stupnicki
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

scholarly journals A Mixed Methods Study on the Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity Associated with Residential Relocation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Grazia Salvo ◽  
Bonnie M. Lashewicz ◽  
Patricia K. Doyle-Baker ◽  
Gavin R. McCormack
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Residential Relocation ◽  
Quantitative Phase ◽  
Neighbourhood Walkability ◽  
Perceived Change ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

Despite evidence suggesting that neighbourhood characteristics are associated with physical activity, very few mixed methods studies investigate how relocating neighbourhood, and subsequent changes in the built environment, influences physical activity. This sequential mixed methods study estimates associations between changes in overall physical activity and transportation walking and cycling and changes in objectively assessed neighbourhood walkability (quantitative phase) and describes perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity following residential relocation (qualitative phase). During the quantitative phase, self-reported changes in transportation walking, transportation cycling, and overall physical activity following residential relocation were measured using a 5-point scale: (1) a lot less now, (2) a little less now, (3) about the same, (4) a little more now, and (5) a lot more now. Walkability improvers reported a slight increase in transportation walking (mean = 3.29, standard deviation (SD) = 0.87), while walkability decliners reported little or no perceived change in their transportation walking after relocation (mean = 2.96, SD = 1.12). This difference approached statistical significance (p=0.053). Furthermore, walkability decliners reported a slight decrease in transportation cycling (mean = 2.69, SD = 0.96), while walkability improvers reported little or no perceived change in their transportation cycling after relocation (mean = 3.02, SD = 0.84). This difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Change in walkability resulting from relocation was not significantly associated with perceived change in overall physical activity. Our qualitative findings suggest that moving to a neighbourhood with safe paths connecting to nearby destinations can facilitate transportation walking and cycling. Some participants describe adjusting their leisure physical activity to compensate for changes in transportation walking and cycling. Strong contributors to neighbourhood leisure physical activity included the presence of aesthetic features and availability of recreational opportunities that allow for the creation of social connections with community and family.

scholarly journals Physical activity, health-related quality of life and depression during pregnancy

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Tendais ◽  
Bárbara Figueiredo ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Ana Conde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

This study examines physical activity patterns among women, from pre-pregnancy to the second trimester of pregnancy, and the relationship between physical activity status based on physical activity guidelines and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depression over pregnancy. 56 healthy pregnant women self-reported physical activity, HRQoL and depression at 10-15 and 19-24 weeks of pregnancy and physical activity before pregnancy. Whereas vigorous leisure physical activity decreased after conception, moderate leisure physical activity and work related physical activity remained stable over time. The prevalence of recommended physical activity was 39.3% and 12.5% in the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy respectively, and 14.3% pre-pregnancy. From the 1st to the 2nd pregnancy trimester, most physical HRQoL dimensions scores decreased and only mental component increased, independently of physical activity status. No changes in mean depression scores were observed. These data suggest that physical activity patterns change with pregnancy and that physical and mental components are differentially affected by pregnancy course, independently of physical activity status.

scholarly journals Prática de atividade física no lazer e fatores associados em frequentadores de academias ao ar Livre

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva ◽  
Alice Meyer Iepsen ◽  
Eduardo Lucia Caputo ◽  
Patrícia Becker Engers ◽  
Carla Francieli Spohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n2p185 Fitness zones (FZ) are a great alternative to physical activity practice. The aim of this study was verify physical activity practice and associated factors among FZ users of Pelotas. Participants answered a questionnaire containing demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, health and on the use of FZs. A long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity and those who reported at least 150 minutes / week of PA in the leisure time were considered sufficiently active. The study included 323 subjects (65.3% women), mean age 52.5 years, 83.6% white skin color and 61.9% married. Almost half of respondents were overweight (48.0%), 45.8% had high blood pressure, 10.5% had diabetes and 64.4% used medications. About 77.7% of respondents were classified as sufficiently active. Health perception was associated to leisure physical activity, and the better the health perception, the higher the prevalence of sufficient physical activity. Collective programs with participation of Physical Education teacher can contribute to interaction of practitione with the use of fitness zones and increase the level of physical activity of individuals.

scholarly journals Leisure physical activity of people with and without chronic non-communicable diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thainá Ferreira de Toledo Piza ◽  
Paula Parisi Hodniki ◽  
Sinval Avelino dos Santos ◽  
Maria Teresa da Costa Gonçalves Torquato ◽  
Adrielen Aparecida Silva Calixto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Similar Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The City ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the leisure physical activity of people with and without chronic non-communicable diseases by the single health system of the city of Ribeirão Preto – São Paulo. Methods: observational cross-sectional study, data were collected by means of interviews in a sample for convenience and random of adults. Results: there were 719 people, where 70.1% had chronic non-communicable diseases, being 68.1% inactive. Physical inactivity presents a similar distribution between the groups with and without disease and a national average in leisure physical activity. Conclusions: these data are aimed at health services that do not encourage physical and auditory leisure activities, such as multiprofessional activities in the health area.

Relating Lifetime Activity Behavior to the Current Level of Physical Activity of Older Adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Oliver Vogel ◽  
Daniel Niederer ◽  
Jan Wilke ◽  
Maike Steinmann ◽  
Lutz Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Estimation Errors ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent Of Task ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study investigates methods of data gathering and management, along with the relationship of lifespan and older adults’ activity. Community-dwelling older adults (n = 47, 81.7 ± 3.6 years) completed the Lifetime Leisure Physical Activity Questionnaire. Current activity was assessed by use of accelerometers. The data were converted to the metabolic equivalent of task hours. Correlations between the main outcomes (metabolic equivalent of task/hour, Lifetime Leisure Physical Activity Questionnaire), as well as individual estimation errors for data adjustments, were computed. The accelerometer and Lifetime Leisure Physical Activity Questionnaire data for the last 12 months’ activity were associated (r = .31, p = .033). The average overestimation in the self-reported data was 176%. The adapted data on lifetime physical activity reveals correlations between older adults’ activity and the activity levels of three 15-year episodes (r = .354; r = .336; r = .323; each p < .05), as well as compliance with guidelines throughout life (Hotelling’s T2 = 45–164; p ≤ .002). Our findings indicate a relationship between lifetime and older adults’ activity and provide further support for lifelong engagement in physical activity.

scholarly journals The urban environment and leisure physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a view from Lagos

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taibat Lawanson ◽  
Louise Foley ◽  
Felix Assah ◽  
Ebele Mogo ◽  
Clarisse Mapa-Tassou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

scholarly journals Barriers and Facilitators to Leisure Physical Activity in Children: A Qualitative Approach Using the Socio-Ecological Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3033 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Martínez-Andrés ◽  
Raquel Bartolomé-Gutiérrez ◽  
Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín ◽  
María Jesús Pardo-Guijarro ◽  
Miriam Garrido-Miguel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

Despite the benefits of engaging in physical activity during their leisure time, children do not meet the recommendations on physical activity. Following the socio-ecological model as a theoretical framework, the aim of this study was to determine the barriers and facilitators that influence physical activity participation in children’s leisure time. Data collection was conducted through focus groups and individual drawings in a sample of 98 eight- to eleven-year-olds from six schools in Cuenca (Spain). Following the socio-ecological model, individual characteristics (age and sex), as well as the microsystem (parents and friends), mesosystem (timing and out-of-school schedule) and exosystem (safety and weather) influence physical activity participation. The relationships between these levels of the socio-ecological model reveal that opportunities for leisure physical activity are determined by children’s schedules. This schedule is negotiated by the family and is influenced by parents’ worries and necessities. This is the main barrier to physical activity participation due to the creation of more restrictive, sedentary schedules, especially for girls. Our results show the elements required to develop successful strategies to increase physical activity opportunities, namely, focusing on giving children the opportunity to choose activities, raising parents’ awareness of the importance of physical activity and improving the perceived safety of parks, taking into consideration the gender perspective.

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