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Physical activity and cancer by Blake, Holly, Tennyson, R.

“…More recent evidence has investigated the use of physical activity in secondary prevention for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and proposed a link between physical activity, morbidity and mortality in those with cancer. …”
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The effects of physical activity facilities on vigorous physical activity in gated and non-gated neighborhoods by Gul, Yasmeen, Sultan, Zahid, Moeinaddini, Mehdi, Jokhio, Gul A.

“…Physical activity is important for health and it is believed that the availability of physical activity facilities (PAF) within the neighborhood encourages physical activity, especially vigorous physical activity (VPA). …”
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Physical activity and pulmonary rehabilitation by Alison, J., Jenkins, Susan

“…National and international guidelines strongly endorse the benefits of physical activity and exercise training via pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD.…”
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Counselling to promote physical activity by Hardcastle, Sarah, Taylor, A.

“…Despite the compelling evidence of the health benefits of being physically active, few people are sufficiently active to benefit their health and there is a need to focus on effective interventions to increase motivation for continued physical activity participation. …”
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Ageing, Physical Activity and Health by Jancey, Jonine, Howat, Peter

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The challenge of measuring physical activity by N. C., Wilson, Mohd Ghazali, Mohd Zaid, N., Flyger, Abd Aziz, Ramlan, B. K., Poh, Tengku Kamalden, Tengku Fadilah, Omar, Mohd Azahadi, S., Khoo, Mohd Din, Siti Haslinda, Hassan, Zuber

“…Measuring physical activity accurately and reliably is essential when physical activity is either an intervention or an outcome measure. …”
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Physical activity and older Malaysians by Ahmad, Zaiton, Shariff Ghazali, Sazlina

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The physical activity paradox: Six reasons why occupational physical activity (OPA) does not confer the cardiovascular health benefits that leisure time physical activity does by Holtermann, A., Krause, N., Van Der Beek, A., Straker, Leon

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Physical activity and exercise in the treatment of depression by Blake, Holly

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Physical Activity Opportunities for Older People by Ng, Yoke Leng

“…Engaging in physical activity is important to optimise health and physical function. …”
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Dyadic Interventions to Promote Physical Activity by Carr, Rachel Margaret

“…This thesis presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of dyadic interventions (k=59) for Physical Activity (PA). Given dyadic interventions had a small positive effect on PA versus comparison conditions, including those targeting individuals; a dyadic PA program with follow-up interviews was piloted with postpartum mothers and a significant other. …”
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Physical activity recommendations for older Australians by Sims, J., Hill, Keith, Hunt, S., Haralambous, B.

“…Aim: The aim of this research was to produce evidence-based recommendations on physical activity designed to improve and maintain the health of older Australians. …”
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Advances in motivation in exercise and physical activity. by Hagger, Martin

“…Given the considerable epidemiological evidence linking regular physical activity with good health and reduced risk of chronic disease, exercise psychologists have adopted theories and models of motivation to understand the antecedents and processes that give rise to health-related physical activity. …”
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Associations between physical activity parenting practices and adolescent girls’ self-9 perceptions and physical activity intentions by Sebire, Simon, Haase, Anne M., Montgomery, Alan A., McNeil, Jade, Jago, Russell

“…Background: The present study investigated cross-sectional associations between maternal and paternal logistic and modelling physical activity support and the self-efficacy, self-esteem and physical activity intentions of 11-12 year old girls. …”
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Intention-behavior gap is wider for walking and moderate physical activity than for vigorous physical activity in university students by Rebar, Amanda, Maher, J., Doerksen, S., Elavsky, S., Conroy, D.

“…Objectives: The theory of planned behavior proposes that physical activity is the result of intentions; however little is known about whether the relation between intentions and behavior differs between vigorous, moderate physical activity, and walking. …”
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Comparison of accelerometer-based measurement with the international physical activity questionnaire (long form) in the assessment of physical activity level by Chee, Huei Phing, Abu Saad, Hazizi, Mohd Yusof, Barakatun Nisak, Mohd Taib, Mohd Nasir

“…Accurate measurement of physical activity depends on the validity and reliability of measurement instruments. …”
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Development of a new computer-based physical activity questionnaire to estimate habitual physical activity level in Malaysian adolescents by Pey, Sze Teo, Abdullah, Nurul-Fadhilah, Leng, Huat Foo

“…Objectives: To assess the validity and reproducibility of a new computer-based physical activity questionnaire (cPAQ) to estimate the habitual physical activity levels in Malaysian adolescents. …”
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Promotion of physical activity for the general older population by Hill, Anne-Marie

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Green Star is not a physical activity star by Creagh, Robyn, McGann, S., Tye, Marian, Jancey, Jonine, Babb, Courtney

“…Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on research investigating the relationship between physical activity and workplace design. In particular, the paper explores the social–ecological context of a new workplace building. …”
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Physical activity in caregivers: What are the psychological benefits? by Loi, S., Dow, B., Ames, D., Moore, K., Hill, Keith, Russell, M., Lautenschlager, N.

“…Previous research demonstrates that physical activity has psychological benefits for people of all ages. …”
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