Browsing Norges idrettshøgskole by Subject "health behavior"
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A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (pedometer accelerometer consultation evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-17)Background: Brisk walking in older people can increase step-counts and moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) in ≥10-minute bouts, as advised in World Health Organization guidelines. Previous interventions ... -
Changes in adolescents’ intake of sugarsweetened beverages and sedentary behaviour: results at 8 month mid-way assessment of the HEIA study - a comprehensive, multi-component school-based randomized trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-06-17)Background: Inconsistent effects of school-based obesity prevention interventions may be related to how different subgroups receive them. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an intervention program, ... -
Evidence-based intervention in physical activity: lessons from around the world
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-18)Promotion of physical activity is a priority for health agencies. We searched for reviews of physical activity interventions, published between 2000 and 2011, and identified effective, promising, or emerging interventions ... -
Global physical activity levels: surveillance progress, pitfalls, and prospects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-18)To implement effective non-communicable disease prevention programmes, policy makers need data for physical activity levels and trends. In this report, we describe physical activity levels worldwide with data for adults ... -
The history and organization of fitness exercise in Norway and Denmark
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-04-27)This essay examines the development and organization of fitness exercise within Scandinavia in the latter half of the twentieth century. Based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative data from Denmark and Norway, ... -
Long-term correlates of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in norwegian men and women.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Sex, age, body mass index (BMI), perceived health and health behavior are correlates known to affect physical activity and sedentary time. However, studies have often been cross-sectional, and less is known ... -
Physical activity and motor competence present a positive reciprocal longitudinal relationship across childhood and early adolescence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-06)Background: The current study evaluated the reciprocal longitudinal relationship between physical activity (PA) and motor competence (MC) and the potential mediation of cardiorespiratory endurance across 7 years. Methods: ... -
The relationship between the perception of reduced performance due to injury or illness and basic psychological need satisfaction in Norwegian youth elite handball: A cross-lagged panel analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This study investigated the relationship between perceived reduction in performance due to injury or illness (RPII) and basic psychological need satisfaction in youth elite handball. Participants were 174 elite youth ... -
Targeting physical activity in a low socioeconomic status population: observations from the Norwegian "Romsas in Motion" study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-10-16)Objective: To summarise the main results of a community-based study on physical activity promotion — "Romsås in Motion". Methods: The study assessed changes in physical activity, body mass and psychosocial mediators ... -
The longitudinal relationship between motor competence and measures of fatness and fitness from childhood into adolescence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives: To examine longitudinal (seven years) relationships among cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2peak), body fatness, and motor competence. Method: Data were collected as part of the Copenhagen School Child Intervention ... -
Three-year follow-up of physical activity in Norwegian youth from two ethnic groups: associations with socio-demographic factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-12-22)Background: More research on factors associated with physical activity and the decline in participation during adolescence is needed. In this paper, we investigate the levels, change, and stability of physical activity ... -
Youth screen-time behaviour is associated with cardiovascular risk in young adulthood: The European Youth Heart Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-07-05)Aims: We prospectively examined the association of TV viewing, computer use, and total screen time in adolescence, and change in these behaviours, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in young adulthood. Methods ...