Browsing by Subject "physical activity"
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Anxiety Sensitivity: An Examination of its Relations to Physical Activity and Transdiagnostic Athlete Mental Health
(2023-08-25)There is a growing body of research that examines anxiety sensitivity (i.e., fear of arousal-based sensations) and physical activity. This research has tended to show that individuals with higher levels of anxiety sensitivity ... -
The association between sedentary behaviour, moderate-vigorous physical activity and frailty
(2014-08-25)This thesis examined the association between sedentary behaviour, moderate-vigorous intensity activity (MVPA) and frailty using cross-sectional data in 50+year olds from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination ... -
Body Image and Physical Activity in People Living with Heart Disease
(2010-09-02)Context: Little is known about body image and its relationship with physical activity (PA) among people living with heart disease. Purpose: To determine the prevalence and stability of body image issues over time in heart ... -
Commuting in Halifax, Nova Scotia: Exploring Midlife Women's Perceptions and Experiences of Active Transportation
(2010-09-16)Nova Scotia is one of the least active provinces in Canada and is experiencing rising levels of obesity and related diseases. Women in Canada have low rates of participation in physical activity, despite the many benefits. ... -
Examining quality of life outcomes in exercise program for Cancer Survivors
(2021-08-20)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a pragmatic, community-and hospital-based exercise program on quality of life (QoL) outcomes in CS. This study looked at participant data collected by the Activating ... -
Exploring Aging Stereotypes and Age-Specific Physical Activity Factors Among Active Older Adults
(2017-09-08)Physical activity (PA) in later life acts as a modifiable and prevention factor of many chronic diseases, however the majority of older adults are inactive. Age stereotypes are an important psychosocial barrier to PA. To ... -
Exploring Variables that Predict Nova Scotia Children’s Physical Literacy Progression from Year to Year
(2017-07-21)Physical literacy (PL) describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for physical activities (PA) for life. Although PL has become a popular area ... -
Exploring women's experiences regarding postpartum physical activity: A qualitative research study
(2022-01-05)Although recovery after birth can be promoted through body movement, many women do not engage in postpartum physical activity. However, a limited number of studies were carried out to explore how postpartum physical activity ... -
Obesity, physical activity and inflammation: Examining the development of ischemic heart disease among Nova Scotians
(2011-04-08)Background: CVD is a major cause of premature death in Nova Scotia, Canada. Objective: To determine the role of inflammation in the relationships between obesity, physical activity and IHD. Methods: Secondary analysis ... -
Overall Knee Joint Loading Exposure And Clinical Progression Of Knee Osteoarthritis
(2018-08-28)Objective: Mechanical loading has been implicated in osteoarthritis but the relationships between the many components of joint loading in vivo and clinical progression of knee osteoarthritis has not been fully explored. ... -
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour of a Group of Adults from Rural Nova Scotia
(2015)The influence of rural environments on physical activity and sedentary behaviours are not well known. This was a cross-sectional pilot study of 58 participants aged 18-64 years who lived in Lunenburg County, NS. 7-day ... -
Preferences, Barriers and Facilitators to Exercise and Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors of African, Caribbean, and Black descent in Nova Scotia
(2022-08-26)Exercise and PA among Canadian ACB cancer survivors have not been studied. This study used a mixed-methods design (two-phase) to investigate the knowledge, preferences, barriers, and limitations to exercise and PA among ... -
Risky Play for Children with Physical Disabilities within Atlantic Canada from the Perspective of their Caregivers
(2024-04-29)Introduction: Play is the primary form of physical activity (PA) children engage in from a young age. Children naturally enjoy engaging in risky play as it is fun and thrilling. Risky play is associated with increased PA ...