Essays about: "physical activity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 406 essays containing the words physical activity.

  1. 1. Exploring the Relationship Between Personality, Gender and Preferences in Contemporary Office Workspace Design

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Peter O'Reilly; [2019]
    Keywords : Biophilia; Environmental Psychology; Evolutionary Workspaces; Flex-office; Gender; Green Enriched Office; Lean office; Office Design Preference; Personality; Self-Determination Theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Objective: The study explores office workspace design preferences, and their psychological antecedents (personality and gender), among a sample of professionals before they have commenced work in an office environment – an approach not previously undertaken. Background: The physical environment of an office workspace and its design characteristics are important to employees’ psychological well-being. READ MORE

  3. 2. Självtest benstyrka – ny metod utvärderas efter tolv veckors intervention på Livsstilsmottagning i Karlskoga

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Hedvig Siljedahl; [2019]
    Keywords : self-measurement tests; leg strength; leg function; maximal step-up height; prevention; habits;

    Abstract : Introduction: Chronic diseases can be prevented and improved by regular physical activity and reduced sedentary time. An adequate leg strength and leg function in treatment and prevention of these disease is something to strive for. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gestalta för vardagsrörlighet : ett gestaltningsexempel i Folkparken i Lund

    University essay from SLU/Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Alma-Lena Slipac; Saga Thornberg; [2019]
    Keywords : vardagsrörlighet; fysisk aktivitet; folkhälsa; offentliga miljöer; parkmiljö; landskapsarkitektur; gestaltningsverktyg;

    Abstract : Stillasittande är ett stort problem och dagens fysiska miljöer stödjer inte vardagsrörlighet i den omfattning som behövs. Situationen bidrar till att fler och fler har en ohälsosam livsstil där sjukdomar som är starkt kopplade till fysisk inaktivitet kostar samhället stora summor. READ MORE

  5. 4. Simulation Of Lower Extremity Muscle Activation During Obstacle Clearance

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Ganesh Balaji Radhakrishnan; [2019]
    Keywords : lower limb; muscle activation; exoskeleton; kinematics;

    Abstract : Exoskeletons can be helpful to patients who suffer from muscular dysfunctions. Recent studies focus on exoskeletons which can perform complex human movements. Further analysis is needed in the area of unusual movements like obstacle clearance to design an assistive device which can deliver effective aid to the intended patients in need. READ MORE

  6. 5. Skadestatistik hos häst : en jämförelse mellan olika inhysningssystem

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Linnéa Olsson; Isabella Söderström; [2019]
    Keywords : skador; grupphästhållning; Active stable;

    Abstract : Horses naturally live in groups. Despite this, many horses are kept individually in boxes and outside. Today you can find many different housing systems and the most common is still an individual box with individually outdoor paddocks. READ MORE