Essays about: "sedentary behavior"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words sedentary behavior.

1. 16. Self-Determination Theory : User Preferences and Design Recommendations for Technologies to Support Awareness of Sedentary Behavior

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

   Author : Alena Jensen; [2020]
   Keywords : Human Factors; Human-Computer Interaction; Sedentary Behavior; Health Awareness; Self-Determination Theory; Motivation.;

   Abstract : Sedentary behavior and an inactive lifestyle are a risk factor for chronic diseases and an increasing number of people are affected. Technologies and smartphone applications can help to support and increase awareness of sedentary behavior and thus, help users change their lifestyle and create a balance between sedentary time and physically active time. READ MORE

3. 17. Karaktäristika hos säsongsmigration : en studie av en svensk-norsk älgpopulation

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Erik Berg; [2020]
   Keywords : migration; förflyttning; net squared displacement; älg; spatial ekologi; förflyttningsstrategier; modeller; könsskillnader;

   Abstract : Att förstå var djur befinner sig och hur de förflyttar sig över året är en viktig del i arbetet för att nå en effektiv förvaltning. Extra viktigt är det när arten i fråga berör en stor mängd människor, både ekonomiskt och kulturellt. READ MORE

4. 18. Past and present physical activity are independently associated to physical function in elderly women

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Simon Holstensson; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Physical function is an important predictor for health and all-cause mortality. Physical function is also known to decline as part of the aging process and may eventually lead to loss of independency. Both present and past physical activity (PA) habits as well as sedentary behavior are associated to physical function in elderly. READ MORE

5. 19. CAN ACTIVPAL REPLACE ACTIGRAPH WHEN MEASURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON ADULTS IN A FREE LIVING ENVRIONMENT?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Fysioterapi

   Author : Johan Sunesson; [2018]
   Keywords : Accelerometer; Concurrent validity; Walking; Cadence; MVPA; ADL;

   Abstract : Introduction With an increasing knowledge of the health benefits from physical activity (PA) the interest in objectively measuring PA in free living environment has increased. ActiGraph is the most commonly used accelerometer to objectively measure PA, while ActivPAL is considered gold standard when it comes to measuring sedentary behavior. READ MORE

6. 20. GeoFort: Mobile Game for Motivating Physical Activity using Gamification and Augmented Reality

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Anton Eklund; Axel Nygårds; David Smeds; [2018]
   Keywords : gamification; augmented reality; game; motivation; android; java; firebase; google maps; gps;

   Abstract : With technology continuing to advance, a lot of everyday tasks are becoming easier to perform and less physically demanding. However, as a result of this, peoples lives are also becoming more sedentary. There is a need for motivating people to be more active. READ MORE