Browsing by Subject "Physical activity"
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Are we just playing games? Examining the motor skill and physical activity benefits of two after-school programs.
(2013-08-14)This project measured the effectiveness of after school physical activity programs which emphasized moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and motor skill improvement. Children (n=41) from sport-based program and ... -
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Grade 8 Students’ Physical Education Experiences in Nova Scotia
(2020-07-31)In Nova Scotia, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is responsible for overseeing curriculum changes and providing physical education (PE) teachers with professional development opportunities and ... -
Physical Activity and the Role of Walking in Knee Osteoarthritis
(2023-11-10)Walking is recommended as a type of physical activity for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, yet this population is physically inactive. The quantitative effects of walking exercise on joint health to inform walking ... -
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep Among Preschool-Aged Children
(2018-06-22)Poor sleep is common among children in today’s society. It is important to develop ways to promote healthy sleep in children. It could be that physical activity is a healthy sleep practice for children similarly to adults. ... -
Understanding the Role of the Mother-Daughter Relationship in the Physical Activity and Health Behaviours of African Nova Scotian Adolescent Girls: A Qualitative Study
(2024-04-30)Introduction: Physical activity plays a vital role in adolescent health and development. In girls, puberty and adolescence often results in declining physical activity levels. There are often more barriers to engaging in ...