Essays about: "physical activity"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 746 essays containing the words physical activity.

  1. 11. Residents’ perception of safety in a vulnerable neighborhood : A case study from Andersberg, Gävle, Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Afnan Askar; Ayysha Badra; [2023]
    Keywords : Perceived safety; physical environment; Andersberg; million housing program; CPTED principles; safety walk; Upplevd trygghet; fysisk miljö; Andersberg; miljonprogram; CPTED-principer; trygghetsvandring;

    Abstract : Feeling safe is important for residents in their neighborhoods, but how do residents living in an area rumored to be unsafe perceive safety? This case study examined the perceived safety in a vulnerable area (Swedish: Utsatt område) in Gävle, Sweden. These vulnerable neighborhoods fall under the Swedish million housing program that consist of residential areas with large and high resident buildings that are often densified. READ MORE

  3. 12. The permeability of a site: searching for a definition of the waterfront

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Oskar Lidö; [2023]
    Keywords : Stockholm; waterfront; image; flexible space; tabula rasa; urban development; addition;

    Abstract : This project deals with the relationship between Stockholm and the water, investigating its history and searching for a definition of its future. As a city, Stockholm is defined by water; it creates physical distance in the city, but at the same time visually ties it together. READ MORE

  4. 13. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT WORK AND JOB PERFORMANCE : A qualitative study of physical activity at work from the perspective of office workers in Tanzania.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Getrude Munuo; [2023]
    Keywords : employees; job performance; lifestyle habit; physical activity; qualitative method;

    Abstract : Sedentary behavior has been among the major challenges facing employees working in offices subsequently failing to attain WHO recommendations on physical activity. Office employees are mostly at high risk of developing non-communicable diseases because most of their work is executed while sitting. READ MORE

  5. 14. Behavior Change Techniques in programs for Low Back Pain patients and the long term effects (6 months) on physical activity

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Peter Grundmann; Jan Ondrus; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) presents a global health challenge. Physical activity (PA) is a standard component of LBP management. The maintenance of long-term PA adherence in LBP patients remains complex. READ MORE

  6. 15. Exergame Analysis : Creating an exergame and evaluating game components and motion movement correlation

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Isidor Karlsson; Xiao Liang; [2023]
    Keywords : MediaPipe; Godot; Exergame;

    Abstract : As technology progresses, people start engaging in sedentary behaviour more and could raise the risk of getting health deficits such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and type-2 diabetes. Recent studies on how to prevent sedentary behaviour is to incorporate physical activity through exergaming. READ MORE