physical activity

Also of interest this fortnight…

Coleman, L., Cox, L. & Roker, D. (2008). Girls and young women's participation in physical activity: psychological and social influences. Health Education Research, 23: 633-647.

Coquart, J. B. J., Lemaire, C., Dubart, A.-E., Luttembacher, D.-P., Douillard, C. & Garcin, M. (2008). Intermittent versus Continuous Exercise: Effects of Perceptually Lower Exercise in Obese Women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40: 1546-1554.

Drezner, J. A. & Khan, K. (2008). Sudden cardiac death in young athletes (editorial). British Medical Journal, 337: 309.

Duncan, J. S., Hopkins, W. G., Schofield, G. & Duncan, E. K. (2008). Effects of Weather on Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity in Children. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40: 1432-1439.

Frimel, T. N., Sinacore, D. R. & Villareal, D. T. (2008). Exercise Attenuates the Weight-Loss-Induced Reduction in Muscle Mass in Frail Obese Older Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, published ahead of print.

de Geus, B., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Jannes, C. & Meeusen, R. (2008). Psychosocial and environmental factors associated with cycling for transport among a working population. Health Education Research, 23:697-708.

Gibson, C. A., Smith, B. K., DuBose, K. D., Greene, J. L., Bailey, B. W., Williams, S. L., Ryan, J. J., Schmelzle, K. A., Washburn, R. A., Sullivan, D. K., Mayo, M. S. & Donnelly, J. E. (2008). Physical activity across the curriculum: year one process evaluation results. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5:36.

Kerr, J., Norman, G. J., Sallis, J. F. & Patrick, K. (2008). Exercise Aids, Neighborhood Safety, and Physical Activity in Adolescents and Parents. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, published ahead of print.

Nader, P. R., Bradley, R. H., Houts, R. M., McRitchie, S. L., O’Brien, M. (2008). Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity From Ages 9 to 15 Years. Journal of the American Medical Association, 300: 295-305.

Nguyen, H. Q., Koepsell, T., Unützer, U., Larson, E., LoGerfo, J. P. (2008). Depression and Use of a Health Plan–Sponsored Physical Activity Program by Older Adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35: 87-184. 

Ridley, K. & Olds, T. S. (2008). Assigning Energy Costs to Activities in Children: A Review and Synthesis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40: 1439-1447.

Sofi, F., Capalbo, A., Pucci, N., Giuliattini, J., Condino, F., Alessandri, F., Abbate, R., Gensini, G. F., Califano, S. (2008). Cardiovascular evaluation, including resting and exercise electrocardiography, before participation in competitive sports: cross sectional study. British Medical Journal, 337: 346-350.

Timperio, A., Salmon, J., Ball, K., Baur, L. A., Telford, A., Jackson, M., Salmon, L. &  Crawford, D. (2008). Family physical activity and sedentary environments and weight change in children. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 3: 160–167.

Veugelers, P., Sithole, F., Zhang, S. & Muhajarine, N. (2008). Neighborhood characteristics in relation to diet, physical activity and overweight of Canadian children. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 3: 152–159.

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