Blar i Doktorgradsavhandlinger / PhD Dissertations på tittel
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Physical activity in adults and older people: levels of objectively measured physical activity in a population-based sample of Norwegian adults and older people (20-85 years)
(Doctoral thesis, 2013)Evidence from epidemiological research and clinical interventions clearly states that physical activity is essential to improve health as well as quality of life. The health gains of increasing physical activity are ... -
Physical activity in female inpatient with longstanding eating disorders
(Doctoral thesis, 2010)There are more clinical opinions than empirical knowledge regarding physical activity of patients seeking treatment for longstanding eating disorders. The aim of this dissertation was therefore to examine different aspects ... -
Physical activity in Norwegian children and adolescents: With a special focus on physical activity trends, health implications, correlates and determinants of physical activity
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)Introduction: In order to accurately assess the physical activity levels of children and adolescents and how it changes over time, there is a continuing need for population-based studies quantifying physical activity using ... -
Physical activity level, musculoskeletal fitness,balance, strength and power performance in older adults
(Doctoral thesis, 2015)The link between physical activity and prevention of disease, maintenance of independence, and improved quality of life in older adults is supported by strong evidence. However, there is a lack of data on population levels ... -
Physical activity patterns, aerobic fitness and body composition in Norwegian children and adolescents : The Physical Activity among Norwegian Children Study
(Doctoral thesis, 2009)Regular physical activity is important for children and adolescent’s healthy growth and for their physical, social and mental health. Therefore, comprehensive knowledge is needed on levels and patterns of physical activity, ... -
Physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and CVD risk factors in a group of Pakistani immigrant men living in Norway - effects of a randomized controlled physical activity intervention : The Physical Activity and Minority Health Study
(Doctoral thesis, 2012)The cross-sectional data confirmed the high CVD risk in this group as shown by the low level of PA, low peak oxygen uptake, and high prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, obesity and insulin resistance, especially among ... -
Physical activity, fitness, and cardiovascular disease risk in childhood cancer survivors: The Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors (PACCS) study
(Doctoral thesis, 2023)Background: Childhood cancer survivors face an increased risk of late effects from cancer treatment. Physical activity may modify the risk of common late effects, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence concerning ... -
Physical activity, mental health and academic achievement in adolescents : A longitudinal study exploring the role of physical activity on dimensions of mental health and academic achievement in Norwegian adolescents at lower secondary school
(Doctoral thesis, 2021)Introduction: Good mental health during adolescence is seen as important for positive social and educational outcomes, as well as a healthy transition to adulthood. Similarly, achieving academic success at school is ... -
Physical activity, physical fitness and academic performance among adolescents: Intervention effects from the School in Motion study: A cluster randomized controlled trial
(Doctoral thesis, 2022)Introduction: Emerging evidence suggests a favourable relationship between physical activity, aerobic fitness and academic performance. Recent data show that physical activity levels decrease through adolescence, whilst ... -
Physical activity, physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Norwegian children and adolescents : the Physical Activity among Norwegian Children Study
(Doctoral thesis, 2009)There is a scarcity of data on the current levels and secular trends in physical activity, physical fitness, and their relationship with key risk factors for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease ... -
Physical demands in elite female team handball : Analyses of high intensity events in match and training data via inertial measurement units
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)Developments in tracking technology have made it possible to get more accurate insights into the physical demands of team sports, including indoor sports where global navigation satellite systems cannot be used. The main ... -
Physical education as a developmental asset in the everyday life of adolescents. A relational approach to the study of basic need satisfaction in PE and global self-worth development
(Doctoral thesis, 2020)Introduction: The Norwegian physical education (PE) curriculum describes PE as a subject concerned with students’ positive development and learning (Utdanningsdirektoratet [the Norwegian Directorate for Education and ... -
Physical education, diversity and inclusion: Students’ narratives of inclusion and exclusion from an intersectional perspective
(Doctoral thesis, 2020)An increasing number of international studies have shown both that some students experience exclusion and marginalization in physical education (PE) and that these phenomena often are linked to students’ gender, sexuality, ... -
Physical fitness and physical activity in Norwegian home guard soldiers: a cross-sectional and method comparison study
(Doctoral thesis, 2017)INTRODUCTION: Physical fitness is an important attribute in soldiers because military work may be physically demanding. To ensure that military personnel are “fit to fight”, soldiers are typically selected and evaluated ... -
Physiological and perceived exertion responses to training and match load in football: External and internal load, neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, and recovery
(Doctoral thesis, 2024)A tight match schedule in elite football makes it challenging to balance training and match load with recovery and rest. Being able to reliably measure the external load and understand how a given amount of load affects ... -
Physiological determinants of performance in modern elite cross-country skiing
(Doctoral thesis, 2013)This thesis consists of four studies with additional unpublished results, in which the main objective was to examine factors that determine performance in modern elite cross-country (XC) skiing. Thirty-two elite male XC ... -
Pre- and postnatal factors related to cardiometabolic health and adiposity in children and adolescents: Does physical activity matter?
(Doctoral thesis, 2020)Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of premature mortality in all regions of the world, and they are highly linked to obesity. Pre- and postnatal factors, including maternal pre-pregnancy body mass ... -
Preventing eating disorders among young male and female elite athletes
(Doctoral thesis, 2015)Many athletes struggle with disordered eating or eating disorders (ED) as they attempt to conform to demands or competition regulations that might be ill-suited to their physique. In this situation, participation in ... -
Prevention of shoulder injuries in handball: The challenge of implementation of preventive measures
(Doctoral thesis, 2021)Introduction: Handball players are at high risk of shoulder injuries with frequent recurrences and exacerbations. Although a newly developed shoulder injury prevention program reduced the risk of shoulder problems in ... -
Preventive medicine in elite sport: The role of the periodic health evaluation
(Doctoral thesis, 2022)Health problems are an occupational hazard for elite athletes. Medical surveillance by the International Olympic Committee reveals that up to one in six athletes are injured and one in ten experience an illness during the ...