Essays about: "physically active"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 103 essays containing the words physically active.

  1. 6. Physical activity, loneliness and mental health among young adults from Sweden and Iceland

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Josephine Bornebusch; Tara Ósk Ólafsdóttir; [2023]
    Keywords : Adolescent; Iceland; loneliness; mental health; physical activity; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study aims to research whether there are any differences or associations between Sweden and Iceland regarding physical activity, loneliness, and mental health. The study included 109 participants aged 18-30, with 55 Swedish and 54 Icelandic. READ MORE

  3. 7. The parasport experience of people with physical impairments

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Helene Osvang Bischoff; [2023]
    Keywords : parasport experience; parasport participation; parasport benefits; parasport in Sweden; people with physical impairment; FIFH Malmö;

    Abstract : Physical impairment is the most common type of impairment in Sweden. It is estimatedthat 500,000 to 600,000 individuals in the population have a physical impairment.People with physical impairments have higher rates of chronic diseases, report lowerperceived health, and experience more depressive symptoms than the rest of thepopulation. READ MORE

  4. 8. Perceived influences on diet and physical activity among women in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Uppsala, Sweden: A qualitative study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Liv Stenlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Global health; Public health; Sweden; diet; physical activity; women; influences; qualitative; type 2 diabetes;

    Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is of increasing public health concern in Sweden. Socioeconomically disadvantaged areas report a higher disease burden of T2D. T2D is highly preventable through health behaviour like eating a healthy diet and being physically active (PA). READ MORE

  5. 9. Re-evaluating the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised and the prevalence of exercise dependence in Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Joseph Isaacson; [2023]
    Keywords : exercise dependence; exercise dependence scale; EDS-R; confirmatory factor analysis; anxiety management; träningsberoende; träningsberoendeskalan; EDS-R; konfirmatorisk faktoranalys; ångesthantering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of exercise dependence, as well as conducting a re-evaluation of the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) through a confirmatory factor analysis. The study was based on three Swedish data collections (N = 1101), collected through online questionnaires answered by physically active adults. READ MORE

  6. 10. Food choices in physically active individuals with regard to sustainability

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Cosima Nuszbaum; [2022-08-19]
    Keywords : food choices; food selection; sustainability; protein; performance;

    Abstract : (1) Background: Food choices among consumers can have an impact on the total climate carbon footprint from food consumption. To decrease those emissions, a change in dietary habits is necessary. The recommendation for a shift towards a more sustainable diet is decreasing the amount of animal-based foods and increasing plant-based foods. READ MORE