Research Impact: Adolescents are exposed to a variety of stimuli that can impact on cardiovascular diseases. As adolescence is a time to bridge between childhood and adulthood, the social environment plays a significant role in […]
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Publication: Physical activity intention and attendance behaviour in Finnish youth with cerebral palsy
Research Impact: Adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) need tailored programmes to improve levels of physical activity, to build motor competences, confidence and motivation for general physical literacy. In addition to the therapeutic care they may […]
Publication: Finnish Late Adolescents’ Physical Activity During COVID-19 Spring 2020 Lockdown.
Research Impact: There have been various restrictions across the world at the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Finland, there were similar restrictions to Ireland, such that schools, sport clubs and facilities were closed […]
Publication: A Systematic Literature Review of Peer-led Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity Levels of Adolescents
Low levels of physical activity (PA) in adolescents highlight the necessity for effective intervention. During adolescence, peer relationships can be a fundamental aspect of adopting and maintaining positive health behaviours. This review aims to determine peer-led […]
Publication: Participation of people living with disabilities in physical activity: a global perspective
Research Impact: Today we see the start of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, delayed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An expected 4,000 athletes with disabilities from 135 international Paralympic committtees will take part […]
Publication: Speeding up or Slowing down? Analysis of Race Results in elite swimming from 2011-2019 to predict future olympic games performances
Impact statement: Within elite-level swimming, the Olympic Games are the pinnacle of the sport. Happening once every four years, the Olympic Games are proceeded and succeeded by a FINA World Long Course Championships. Therefore, within […]
Publication: Czech adolescents’ remote school and health experiences during the spring 2020 COVID-19 lockdown
New Publication from @kwokwng
& colleagues on Czech adolescents’ remote school & health experiences during the spring 2020 COVID-19 lockdown
Publication: Physical activity, sedentary screen time and bullying behaviors: exploring differences between adolescents with and without disabilities
Research Impact Summary: Adolescents with disabilities are more likely to experience bullying behaviours than their non-disabled peers. Moreover, physical activity can be seen as a protective factor for bullying, and that maybe be influenced by […]
Publication: Teachers’ preparedness to deliver remote adapted physical education from different European perspectives:
Research Impact: When schools were closed during COVID-19 restrictions, many students had difficulties in staying physically active. The environments changed, types of social interactions moved online and there were PE teachers who had to provide […]
Publication: Susceptibility to increased high energy dense sweet and savoury food intake in response to the COVID-19 lockdown
Research Impact: Common images going around during the spring lockdown were empty aisles of toilet roll and empty streets. The panic shopping extended beyond the rush to buy toilet paper but also for hording food […]
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