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Active seniors in the outdoors: Experiences, health and wellbeing: A qualitative study of senior participants in an organized walking group in a small community in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Background: We are now living longer, and as these changes evolve, there is a need to consider environments that promote health and wellbeing among older adults. Nature has been an object of many studies, considering its ... -
Longitudinal differences in participation across physical activity contexts between adolescents with and without disability: A self-determination theory perspective
(Master thesis, 2020)Introduction: Participation in physical activity (PA) is considered to have a profound influence on the development, health, and well being of all children and adolescents. Nevertheless, individuals with disabilities seem ... -
Is there an association between total physical activity level and VO2max among fitness club members?: A prospective one-year follow-up study
(Master thesis, 2020)BACKGROUND: Since Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an important predictor for allcause mortality, it is vital to know if meeting the global physical activity (PA) recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous ... -
The effect of a school-based cluster randomized physical activity intervention study on symptoms of mental health problems amongst 14- year-old students in Akershus county, Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Introduction: The prevalence of mental health problems has shown to increase amongst adolescents. Common interventions are often stigmatized, limiting the likelihood of adolescents seeking help for mental health related ... -
Comparative analysis of power, work and muscle activation during weight-stack and iso-inertial flywheel resistance exercise in young adults with cerebral palsy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: The development of efficient resistance exercise protocols to counteract muscle dysfunction in cerebral palsy is warranted. Whether individuals with cerebral palsy are able to perform iso-inertial resistance ...