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- Raustorp, Anders, 1958, et al.
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The Evolution of Physical Activity on Prescription (FaR) in Sweden
- 2014
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Ingår i: Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin und Sporttraumatologie. - 1422-0644. ; 62:2, s. 23-25
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- In 1996, the first Report of the US Surgeon General on Phys- ical Activity and Health provided an extensive knowledge overview about the positive effects of physical activity (PA) on several health outcomes and PA recommendations. This contributed to an enhanced interest for PA in Sweden. The Swedish Professional Associations for Physical Activity (YFA) were appointed to form a Scientific Expert Group in the project “Sweden on the Move” and YFA created the idea of Physical Activity on Prescription (FaR) and the produc- tion of a handbook (FYSS) for healthcare professionals. In Swedish primary care, licensed healthcare professionals, i.e. physicians, physiotherapists and nurses, can prescribe PA if they have sufficient knowledge about the patient’s cur- rent state of health, how PA can be used for promotion, prevention and treatment and are trained in patient-centred counselling and the FaR method. The prescription is fol- lowed individually or by visiting local FaR providers. These include sport associations, patient organisations, municipal facilities, commercial providers such as gyms, sports clubs and walking clubs or other organisations with FaR educated staff such as health promoters or personal trainers. In clin- ical practice, the FaR method increases the level of PA in primary care patients, at 6 and at 12 months. Self-reported adherence to the prescription was 65% at 6 months, similar to the known compliance for medications. In a randomised controlled trial, FaR significantly improved body composi- tion and reduced metabolic risk factors. It is suggested that a successful implementation of PA in healthcare depends on a combination of a systems approach (socio-ecological model) and the strengthening of individual motivation and capability. General support from policymakers, healthcare leadership and professional associations is important. To lower barriers, tools for implementation and structures for delivery must be readily available. Examples include hand- books such as FYSS, the FaR system and the use of pe- dometers.
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- Sallnäs Pysander, Eva-Lotta, Professor, 1970-, et al.
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Nature and digitalization challenging the traditional playground
- 2024
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Ingår i: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. - : Elsevier BV. - 1618-8667 .- 1610-8167. ; 93
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Playing outdoors in nature with peers has been attributed most importance for children's healthy development but is increasingly marginalized because of the attractiveness of screen-based play. Careful merging of digital technology into outdoor play environments rich on nature elements could potentially help bridge digital play with more traditional play activities outdoors. A systematic comparison was made of outdoor play in more or less green settings, with and without digital installations or traditional play equipment. The separate and combined role of digital artefacts, play equipment and natural elements, were investigated, with particular focus on the effects of merging digital materials into nature. A group of children aged 6-8 were involved in a field study in a three-week period playing in a traditional playground, a forest and in a forest with digitally enhanced play artefacts. Children ' s play behavior was evaluated using a behavioral tracking method, a questionnaire and a contextual interview with the children, and a physical activity measure, in combination with inventories including maps to document the design, and the ecological and physical status of the settings. The study documents differences in children's play behavior across the three settings. It differs most between the digital forest setting and the forest setting regarding the play categories imaginative play, physical play and rule play and the digital forest setting stands out when it comes to expressive play. It is discussed how particular attributes in the physical environment influence the overall play flow and the interactive effects of natural material and digital material. Ecologically, the forest and the forest with digitally enhanced artefacts were more diverse than the traditional playground, but the natural material present was important for play in all settings.
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- Boldemann, Cecilia, et al.
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Impact of preschool environment upon children's physical activity and sun exposure.
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Ingår i: Preventive medicine. - : Elsevier BV. - 0091-7435. ; 42:4, s. 301-8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The physical qualities of outdoor environments are important to trigger healthy behavior in children. We studied the impact of outdoor environments upon spontaneous physical activity and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in 4- to 6-year-old children at 11 preschools in Stockholm county.
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- Conger, Scott, et al.
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Time Trends in Physical Activity Using Wearable Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies from 1995 to 2017.
- 2021
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Ingår i: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. - 0195-9131. ; 54:2, s. 288-298
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: Conflicting evidence exists on whether physical activity (PA) levels of humans have changed over the last quarter-century. The main objective of this study was to determine if there is evidence of time trends in PA, from cross-sectional studies that assessed PA at different time points using wearable devices (e.g., pedometers, accelerometers). A secondary objective was to quantify the rate of change in PA. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted of English language studies indexed in PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science (1960-2020) using search terms (time OR temporal OR secular) AND trends AND (steps per day OR pedometer OR accelerometer OR MVPA). Subsequently, a meta-analytic approach was used to aggregate data from multiple studies, and to examine specific factors (i.e. sex, age group, sex-and-age group, and PA metric). Results: Based on 16 peer-reviewed scientific studies conducted between 1995 and 2017, levels of ambulatory PA are trending downward in developed countries. Significant declines were seen in both males and females (p < 0.001) as well as in children (p = 0.020), adolescents (p < 0.001) and adults (p = 0.004). The average study duration was 9.4 yrs (accelerometer studies: 5.3 yrs, pedometer studies: 10.8 yrs). For studies that assessed steps, the average change in PA was -1,118 steps/day over the course of the study (p < 0.001) and adolescents had the greatest change in PA at -2,278 steps/day (p < 0.001). Adolescents also had the steepest rate of change over time, expressed in steps/day/decade. Conclusion: Evidence from studies conducted in eight developed nations over a 22-yr period indicates that PA levels have declined overall, especially in adolescents. This study emphasizes the need for continued research tracking time trends in PA using wearable devices.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Accelerometer-measured physical activity among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status
- 2018
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Ingår i: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. - : Walter de Gruyter GmbH. - 0334-0139 .- 2191-0278. ; 30:3
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PURPOSE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe and analyze accelerometer-measured sedentary time and physical activity (PA) among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status (SES). METHOD: Seventh-graders (n=114 (girls n=66), mean age: 12.8±0.5 y) were recruited from three schools in a multicultural area of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Sedentary time and PA were measured with ActiGraph™ accelerometers. RESULT: Of total wear-time, 70 (±6)% was sedentary, with girls being more sedentary than boys. Girls had less light PA (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) than boys. Similar patterns were shown during in-school and out-of-school hours. During wear-time, 53% had a mean of ≥60 min of MVPA per day, but only 6% of the girls and 24% of the boys were sufficiently physically active every day. Girls had more sedentary bouts of ≥10 min and fewer MVPA bouts of ≥5 min per day than boys. Those who participated in organized sports spent a mean of 15 more minutes of MVPA per day compared to those who did not. No association was observed between body mass index (BMI) and sedentary time and PA. CONCLUSION: Only a few adolescents from a Swedish multicultural area characterized by low SES met the PA recommendations every day, and girls were more sedentary and less physically active than boys. Adolescents involved in organized sports had more of MVPA per day than their non-involved peers. Sedentary time and PA were not related to BMI.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Combinations of Epoch Durations and Cut-Points to Estimate Sedentary Time and Physical Activity Among Adolescents
- 2017
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Ingår i: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1091-367X .- 1532-7841. ; 21:3, s. 154-160
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of the current study was to investigate how combinations of different epoch durations and cut-points affect the estimations of sedentary time and physical activity in adolescents. Accelerometer data from 101 adolescents were derived and 30 combinations were used to estimate sedentary time, light, moderate, vigorous, and combined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Data were analyzed with repeated measurement analyses of variance. Large differences of sedentary time and times of different physical activity intensities were observed between 1 s and longer epoch durations using virtually all cut-points. Generally, sedentary time, moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, and combined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity progressively decreased, whereas light physical activity increased with longer epoch durations. The extreme differences between cut-points were large and increased with longer epoch durations for sedentary time and for all physical activity intensities except for vigorous physical activity per epoch duration. Caution is required when cross-comparing studies using different epoch durations and cut-points. To accurately register adolescents’ spontaneous intermittent physical activity behavior, short epoch durations are recommended.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Effects of an Empowerment-Based Health-Promotion School Intervention on Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Adolescents in a Multicultural Area
- 2018
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Ingår i: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. - Basel : MDPI. - 1661-7827 .- 1660-4601. ; 15:11
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Physical activity (PA) decreases with age, and interventions are needed to promote PA during adolescence, especially, among those in low-socioeconomic status (SES) areas. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a two-year, empowerment-based health-promotion school intervention had any effects on changes in (a) moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), (b) sedentary time (SED), (c) exercise training (ET) frequency, and (d) ET duration, among adolescents. Participants (aged 12-13 years at baseline) from one intervention school and two control schools, were recruited from a multicultural area of Sweden, characterized by low-SES. During the course of the two-year intervention, a total of 135 participants (43% boys) were included in the study. The intervention was developed and implemented as a result of cooperation and shared decision-making among the researchers and the participants. MVPA and SED were measured with accelerometers, and ET frequency and duration was self-reported at the beginning of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade, respectively. There were no significant effects of the two-year, empowerment-based health-promotion school intervention on changes in the accelerometer-measured MVPA and SED, or the self-reported ET frequency and duration, among the adolescents. Overall, the intervention was unsuccessful at promoting PA and reducing SED. Several possible explanations for the intervention's lack of effects are discussed.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Integrating the Pedometer Into Physical Education: Monitoring and Evaluating Physical Activity, Pedagogical Implications, Practical Considerations, and Recommendations
- 2019
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Ingår i: Physical Educator. - : Sagamore Publishing, LLC. - 2160-1682. ; 76:1, s. 135-155
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The necessity for physical activity during physical education has gained increased and widespread attention during the last few decades. However, without monitoring mechanisms it is challenging for physical education teachers to (a) get a notion of the extent to which lessons are providing physical activity, (b) evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to increase physical activity, and (c) determine whether students are reaching the recommended 50% moderate-to-vigorous physical activity target. In this paper, we argue the advantage of physical education teachers monitoring and evaluating physical activity by integrating the pedometer into the physical education program. We also provide physical education teachers with the pedagogical implications, as well as the practical considerations and recommendations, of integrating the pedometer into physical education lessons.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Klena bevis för att stilla-sittande ger kardiometabol ohälsa hos unga: »Skräpmat« och sena kvällar framför skärmen del i komplext samband
- 2015
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Ingår i: Läkartidningen. - 0023-7205. ; 112:25-26
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- During recent decades there has been a rapidly growing interest in youths’ sedentary behaviour and its association with cardio-metabolic health. Currently there is little-to-no evidence for a cross-sectional and longitudinal association between volume and pattern (bouts and breaks) of objectively measured sedentary behavior and body weight in youth. Likewise, there is little-to-no evidence for a cross-sectional association between volume and pattern of objectively measured sedentary behavior and other markers for cardio-metabolic risk in youth. However, there is sufcient evidence for a cross-sectional and longitudinal association between screen-time and body weight and blood pressure and blood lipids. Furthermore, there is evidence for a cross-sectional association between youths’ screen-time and clustered metabolic risk and insulin resistance. Overall, the level of evidence was low and, therefore, caution is required when interpreting the results. © 2015, Swedish Medical Association. All rights reserved.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985-, et al.
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Klena bevis för att stillasittande ger kardiometabol ohälsa hos unga : »Skräpmat« och sena kvällar framför skärmen del i komplext samband
- 2015
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Ingår i: Läkartidningen. - 0023-7205 .- 1652-7518. ; 112
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Skolbarn och skolungdomar sitter upp till 9 timmar per dag, och stillasittandet ökar med ca 30 minuter per år under uppväxten.Det finns svagt vetenskapligt stöd för samband mellan stillasittande och övervikt/fetma och andra markörer för kardiometabol ohälsa (t ex förhöjt blodtryck och höga koncentrationer av blodfetter) hos barn och ungdomar. Det finns stöd för samband mellan barns och ungdomars skärmtid och kardiometabol ohälsa, främst gäller detta övervikt/fetma.Sambandet mellan skärmtid och övervikt/fetma är komplext men kan möjligen förklaras av att barn tenderar att konsumera »skräpmat« framför tv-apparaten.Sammantaget är de vetenskapliga bevisen av låg kvalitet, och slutsatserna bör tolkas med försiktighet.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985-, et al.
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Metoder för att minska vuxnas stillasittande
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Ingår i: Fysioterapi. - 1653-5804. ; :2, s. 28-34
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Forskningsöversikt (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- I takt med den växande kunskapen om stillasittandets potentiella negativa hälsokonsekvenser har flera studier publicerats där forskare utvärderat effekten av interventioner som syftar till att minska stillasittande. Denna artikel sammanfattar forskningsläget kring detta och ger exempel på de metoder som har använts och utvärderats. Resultatet visar att metoder som innebär rekonstruktion av miljö som bland annat höj- och sänkbara arbetsbord och självregleringstekniker som monitorering med stegräkning har varit framgångsrika metoder för att minska stillasittande. Även metoder där problemlösning och tillhandahållande av information ingått har visat sig användbara. Förslag ges på hur fysioterapeuter kan gå till väga vid målformulering samt -utvärdering av insatser för att minska vuxnas stillasittande.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and cardio-metabolic risk in youth: a review of evidence
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Ingår i: European Journal of Pediatrics. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0340-6199 .- 1432-1076. ; 173:7, s. 845-860
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this paper was to review studies that examine the association between volume and pattern of objectively measured sedentary behaviour and markers of cardio-metabolic risk in youth. A search for relevant articles was conducted in PubMed and SportDiscus, and the following inclusion criteria were applied: (i) youth participants (age range 6-19); (ii) accelerometer-measured volume and/or pattern of sedentary behaviour and its association with a parts per thousand yen1 cardio-metabolic outcome; and (iii) published, in press or accepted in an English language peer-reviewed journal between January 2000 and October 2013. A total of 45 articles met the a priori criteria and, thus, were considered eligible for inclusion. Although youth accumulate approximately 6 to 8 hof daily sedentary behaviour, little evidence supports an association with individual and clustered cardio-metabolic risk when adjusted for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Conclusion: We suggest that youth should be encouraged to engage in recommended levels of MVPA and reduce excessive time spent in screen-based sedentary behaviour. Future studies should examine the association between volume and pattern of objectively measured sedentarybehaviour and cardio-metabolic risk independent of time spent in MVPA.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Samband mellan stillasittande och ohälsa varierar med mätmetod : Vuxnas risk för insjuknande och död i hjärt–kärlsjukdomar och cancer samt dödlighet av alla orsaker vid inaktivitet
- 2016
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Ingår i: Läkartidningen. - 0023-7205. ; 113
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Huvudbudskap -Det finns stöd för tvärsnittssamband mellan stillasittande, mätt med avancerade rörelsemätare, och enstaka riskfaktorer för hjärt–kärlsjukdomar, men mer forskning behövs för att dra starka slutsatser. -Det finns stöd för samband mellan långvarigt oavbrutet stillasittande och enstaka riskfaktorer för hjärt–kärlsjukdomar, men det är osäkert om resultaten kan generaliseras till vuxna i allmänhet. -Det finns stöd för samband mellan självrapporterat stillasittande och risk för insjuknande och död i hjärt–kärlsjukdomar och cancer samt dödlighet av alla orsaker, men självrapporterade data har många begränsningar och felkällor. -Olika metodval försvårar möjligheten att dra starka slutsatser.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985-, et al.
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Samband mellan stillasittande och ohälsa varierar med mätmetod
- 2016
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Ingår i: Läkartidningen. - 0023-7205 .- 1652-7518. ; 133
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective of this study was to overview high-qualitative systematic reviews to synthesize the evidence for associations between sedentary behavior and health outcomes in adults. There is evidence for a cross-sectional association between accelerometer measured sedentary time and poorer insulin sensitivity, and an association between sedentary breaks and BMI/waist circumference and triglycerides. Based on intervention studies (only randomized cross-over), there is evidence for an association between prolonged sitting and some markers for poorer cardiovascular health, but it is unclear whether this may be generalized to adults in general. There is also evidence to support an association between self-reported sedentary behavior (e.g., screen-time and total sitting time) and cardiovascular disease incidence and death, cancer incidence and death, and all-cause mortality. The inconsistent use of sedentary measures suggests, however, that caution is required when interpreting the results.
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- Fröberg, Andreas, 1985, et al.
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Volume and pattern and seasonal variation of school-day sedentary time: A cross-sectional study in Swedish 2nd and 5th graders
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Ingår i: The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Some evidence suggests an association between sedentary behavior and increased cardio-metabolic disease risk. The purposes of this study are to describe volume and pattern of school-day sedentary time, and compare school-day sedentary time across seasons in terms of volume and pattern in Swedish 2nd and 5th graders. METHODS: Volume and pattern of sedentary time (<100 counts per minute) were objectively measured with accelerometer (Actigraph GT1X) in 75 (boys n=40) 2nd and 88 (boys n=43) 5th graders in three different schools in September 2012 and March and May 2013 (Kidscape II project). The pupils were encouraged to wear the accelerometer at the right hip by means of an elastic band for the whole school-day except during water-based activities. Pupils with three or more school days per week of accelerometer-data will be considered for further analysis. Daily mean and median of volume (total minutes spent sedentary) and number of bouts (prolonged sequences of sedentary time lasting ≥20 consecutive minutes) and breaks of sedentary time are calculated for September, March and May respectively. The one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (rANOVA) will be used when comparing seasonal variations of volume of sedentary time and number of bouts and breaks of sedentary time. RESULTS: We hypothesize that volume and pattern of sedentary time differ between age, gender and seasons. Preliminary results will be presented during the conference. CONCLUSION: This study will provide insight in volume and pattern and seasonal variations of school-day sedentary time in Swedish 2nd and 5th graders.
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- Gerth, Julius, et al.
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Physical Activity Intensity Distribution during Physical Education among Swedish Upper Secondary School Students
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum. - 2000-088X. ; 10, s. 163-175
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Physical education (PE) has been identified as a potentially powerful domain to promote physical activity (PA) among school-aged youth. In Sweden, there is a lack of studies investigating PA intensity distribution during PE among upper secondary school student. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate PA intensity distribution during PE among Swedish upper secondary school students. Methods: PA was measured during 41 PE lessons among 121 (n = 75 boys) Swedish upper secondary school students (ages 16-18 years) using hip-mounted objective activity monitors from ActiGraph™ (GT3X+ accelerometers). Results: The participants spent a median of 23% of the PE lessons time being sedentary, 17% in light PA (LPA), and 59% in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). There were no differences between boys and girls for neither sedentary (p = .185), LPA (p = .377), or MVPA (p = .839). Sedentary (p = .001) and LPA (p < .0001) were lower and MVPA (p < .0001) higher during fitness-related activities when compared to invasion games. Conclusion: A median of 59% of the PEL time was spent in MVPA which is relatively high in an international comparison. No differences were observed between boys and girls. Fitness-related activities contributed to higher MVPA when compared to invasion games.
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- Harms-Ringdahl, K, et al.
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Pain assessment with different intensity scales in response to loading of joint structures.
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Ingår i: Pain. - 0304-3959. ; 27:3, s. 401-11
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of the present study was to compare intensity levels assessed on Borg's Category Scale for Ratings of Perceived Pain (BRPP) (1982) (a verbal scale using adjectives and adverbs combined with the numbers 0-10), with assessments on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (a 10 cm horizontal line). Eight healthy subjects volunteered in an experimental study, where pain was provoked by load on passive soft tissue elbow joint structures. Each subject participated 4 times on different occasions in the same experimental set-up, which was divided into six 2 min periods; 3 periods with load induced by applied external weights causing load moments of 3.4 Nm, 4.5 Nm and 6.8 Nm plus that induced by the weight of the lower arm and hand (average 2.9 Nm), followed by 3 periods without external weights. Each series consisted of 12 assessments given during the last 10 sec period of each minute on either the BRPP or the VAS. No significant difference was found between the first and second time a scale was used by the same subject, and none between the assessments on the VAS and the BRPP. Intensity levels of pain increased with load and time and decreased after reduction of the load moments. It is concluded that both scales can be used to reliably assess intensity levels of perceived pain elicited by loading joint structures. Intensity levels, as assessed on both scales, are associated with applied external load and time for exposure.
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- Huus, Karina, et al.
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Physical Activity, Blood Glucose and C-Peptide in Healthy School-Children, a Longitudinal Study
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Ingår i: Plos One. - : Public Library of Science (PLoS). - 1932-6203. ; 11:6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim To further elucidate the relationship between physical activity and several risk factors for development of diabetes (glucose, C-peptide and obesity) over time. A prospective longitudinal study where physical activity was measured on 199 children from Kalmar and Linkoping at age 8, and the same 107 children from Linkoping again at age 12. Anthropometric data was collected and blood was analyzed for C-peptide and f-glucose. The children in the study were representative for the general Swedish child population, and on an average lean. High physical activity was related to lower C-peptide at age 8 and 12. This correlation was especially pronounced in boys, who also were more physically active than girls at both time points. The association seen at 8 years of age was similar at age 12 in most children. Children with higher BMI Z-Score had a higher fasting C-peptide (age 12) but linear regression showed that children with more steps per day were less likely to have a higher fasting C-peptide irrespective of BMI. Longitudinal follow-up showed that a decrease in physical activity increased insulin resistance and beta-cell load. Already in young children, physical activity improves insulin sensitivity and decreases the need of C-peptide over time. This seems to become even more pronounced with increasing age when children are followed longitudinally. Low physical activity increases the load on insulin producing beta-cells, might increase the risk for both type 1- and 2 diabetes.
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- Matthiessen, Jeppe, et al.
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Reduction in pedometer-determined physical activity in the adult Danish population from 2007-2012
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. - : SAGE Publications. - 1403-4948 .- 1651-1905. ; 43:5, s. 525-533
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aims: To examine the development in pedometer-determined physical activity from 2007-2008 to 2011-2012 in the adult Danish population. Methods: The study population comprised two random samples of 18-75-year-old individuals who took part in cross-sectional studies in 2007-2008 (n=224) and 2011-2012 (n=1515). Pedometer data (sealed Yamax SW 200) were obtained for seven consecutive days. Data for 1624 participants (48.2% men) were included in the analysis. An overall step-defined activity level was examined based on a graduated step index (sedentary, low active, somewhat active, active, highly active). The pedometer-determined outcomes were analysed using regression models. Results: A borderline significant decline (p=0.077) from 8788 to 8341 steps/day (-446 (95% confidence intervals -50, 943)) was found between 2007-2008 and 2011-2012. Furthermore, a 23.7% (95% confidence intervals -41.7%, -0.1%) lower overall step-defined activity level was observed in 2011-2012 compared to 2007-2008. These changes were primarily due to a reduced level of activity among women. The proportion of individuals taking 10,000 steps/day decreased non-significantly from 34.8% to 29.3%, whereas the proportion taking <5000 steps/day did not differ between survey periods. Conclusions: This nationally representative survey suggests an overall reduction in the physical activity level among Danish adults. The reduction was due to a shift in the population distribution from higher to lower levels of activity. If this shift is true, it is worrying from a public health perspective. Our study result needs, however, to be confirmed by other population studies.
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- Mårtensson, Fredrika, et al.
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The role of greenery for physical activity play at school grounds
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Ingår i: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. - : Elsevier BV. - 1618-8667 .- 1610-8167. ; 13:1, s. 103-113
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Greenery is assumed to promote physical activity at school grounds by facilitating open and flexible play situations that engage many children. The role of greenery for school ground activity was investigated at two schools, one of which contained a substantial amount of greenery and the other one little greenery. All in all 197 children from 4th (10-11 years) and 6th grade (12-13 years), were involved in a one week field study, documenting self-reported school ground use, their favourite places and favourite activities and counting their steps by pedometer. The most common school ground activities were related to the use of balls as part of different sports, games and other playful activity. The more extensive green areas belonged to children's favourite places, but were little used, whereas settings with a mix of green and built elements in proximity to buildings were well-used favourites. Physical activity in steps was similar at the two schools, but on average girls got less of the activity they need during recess. Greenery was found important by contributing to settings attractive to visit for girls as well as boys and for younger as well as older children, if located in ways that also supported peer interaction and various games. (C) 2013 Elsevier G'mbH. All rights reserved.
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- Pagels, Peter, et al.
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Compulsory School In- and Outdoors-Implications for School Children's Physical Activity and Health during One Academic Year
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Ingår i: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. - : MDPI AG. - 1660-4601 .- 1661-7827. ; 13:7
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Regulated school days entail less free-living physical activity (PA) and outdoor stay, which may jeopardize the opportunities for cohesive moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and, by extension, children's health. The role of outdoor stay during school time for pupils' free-living PA vs. physical education (PE) and indoor stay was studied during one academic year in 196 pupils aged 7-14 years at four schools in mid-southern Sweden during five consecutive days each in September, March, and May. Actigraph GT3X+ Activity monitors were used. Predictors for PA during school stay were expressed as mean daily accelerometer counts and were measured per season, day, grade, gender, weather, and time outdoors. Overall, free-living PA outdoors generated the highest mean accelerometer counts for moderate and vigorous PA. Outdoor PA and PE, representing 23.7% of the total school time contributed to 50.4% of total mean accelerometer counts, and were the greatest contributors to moderate and vigorous PA. Age and weather impacted PA, with less PA in inclement weather and among older pupils. More time outdoors, at all seasons, would favorably increase school children's chances of reaching recommended levels of PA.
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Influence of moderate, daily,physical activity upon body composition and blood lipid profile in swedish adults
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Ingår i: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. - 1543-3080 .- 1543-5474. ; 9, s. 867-874
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Health organizations suggest that adults ought to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity daily physical activity. This study investigated the effects of a 30-minute single daily bout of brisk walking upon risk factors for CHD with blood lipid profile in particular. Methods: Thirty-three (25-45 y) adults, were randomly assigned into an exercise group (EG) (n=16, (9w) and a control group (CG) (n=17 (6w). The EG walked briskly 30 minutes daily during the 3 weeks test period. Compliance/adherence was maximal throughout the 3-week intervention due to stringent daily monitoring. Results: The EG showed a significant decrease in concentrations of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (TC) during the intervention period. A significant inverse correlation between Δ energy expenditure/day and Δ LDL-C (r = -0.39, P<0.05) and an improvement in weight and BMI in the EG was found. Average steps during 30 minutes brisk walking bout was 3669 steps/bout generating a mean energy expenditure of 191 kcal/bout. Conclusions: The most unique findings were that daily single bouts of moderate-intensity physical activity for 30 minutes, during 3 weeks, induced favourable effects upon body weight, BMI and blood concentration of LDL-C and TC in healthy adults.
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- Pagels, Peter, 1964-, et al.
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Pupils' use of school outdoor play settings across seasons and its relation to sun exposure and physical activity
- 2020
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Ingår i: Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. - : Wiley. - 0905-4383 .- 1600-0781. ; 36:5, s. 365-372
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- Background Long outdoor stay may cause hazardous exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun even at high latitudes as in Sweden (Spring to Autumn). On the other hand, long outdoor stay is a strong predictor of primary school children ' s free mobility involving moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). UV-protective outdoor environments enable long outdoor stay. We investigated the concurrent impact of different school outdoor play settings upon pupils ' sun exposure and levels of physical activity across different ages, genders, and seasons. Method During 1 week each in September, March, and May, UVR exposure and MVPA were measured in pupils aged 7-11 years. Erythemally effective UVR exposure was measured by polysulphone film dosimeters and MVPA by accelerometers. Schoolyard play was recorded on maps, and used areas defined as four play settings (fixed play equipment, paved surfaces, sport fields, and green settings), categorized by season and gender. Results During the academic year, sport fields yielded the highest UVR exposures and generated most time in MVPA. In March, time outdoors and minutes in MVPA dropped and UVR exposures were suberythemal at all play settings. In May, green settings and fixed play equipment close to greenery promoted MVPA and protected from solar overexposure during long outdoor stays. Conclusion More outdoor activities in early spring are recommended. In May, greenery attractive for play could protect against overexposure to UVR and stimulate both girls and boys to vigorous play.
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- Raustorp, Anders, 1958, et al.
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A 20-year follow-up study of objectively measured physical activity
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. - : MDPI AG. - 1660-4601. ; 18:6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: This aim of this study was to explore the effect of time, long-termed tracking, and the proportion of objectively measured physical activity (PA) from early adolescent to the mid-thirties. Methods: PA was measured as mean steps per day (SPD) with pedometers during 2000 (T1), 2003 (T2), 2005 (T3), 2010 (T4), 2016 (T5) and 2020 (T6). Data from 64 participants (n=32 males) were analyzed from their early adolescent (T1) to the mid-thirties (T6). Results: SPD decreased in the total sample and among males and females (all, p<0.001). Males took more mean SPD than females during T1 (p=0.002), whereas females took more mean SPD during T2 (p=0.009) and T6 (p=0.008). Males mean SPD tracked between T1 and T2 (p=0.021), T2 and T3 (p=0.030), T3 and T4 (p=0.015) and T4 and T5 (p=0.003). Females mean SPD tracked between T3 and T4 (p=0.024) and T5 and T6 (p<0.001). In the total sample, more mean SPD were found on weekdays compared to weekend days at T3 (p=0.017) and T5 (p<0.001). Conclusions: SPD decreased between T1 and T6. Mean SPD tracked low-to-moderate in the short time-span. From late adolescence to the mid-thirties, more mean SPD was observed during weekdays compared to weekend days.
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- Raustorp, Anders, 1958, et al.
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Comparing Self-Perceived Global Self-Esteem and Physical Self-Esteem among Children and Adolescents in Southeastern Sweden, Investigated in 2000 and 2017
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. - : Walter de Gruyter GmbH. - 0334-0139 .- 2191-0278. ; 33:3, s. 181-188
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objectives To compare self-perceived global self-esteem (GSE) and physical self-esteem (PSE) among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017. Methods The present study consists of two independent cross-sectional study-cohorts from Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017. The same protocol, procedures, and instruments were used in 2000 and 2017. In October 2000, data for self-perceived GSE and PSE, and anthropometry were collected from 11-years old children (Grade 5) (n=74) and 14-years old adolescents (Grade 8) (n=84). In October 2017, children (n=186) and adolescents (n=140) from the same grade-levels, schools and classrooms provided data for the same variables as in 2000. GSE and PSE were assessed with the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile (CY-PSPP). Results Self-perceived GSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p<0.001) and 14-years old boys (p=0.008) and girls (p<0.001). Similarly, self-perceived PSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p=0.023) and 14-years old boys (p=0.025) and girls (p=0.002). Conclusions Self-perceived GSE and PSE among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden were higher in 2017 as compared to 2000. These results are not in agreement with the increased psychological ill-health as being reported among children and adolescents during the last decade in Sweden.
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- Raustorp, Anders, 1958, et al.
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Comparisons of pedometer‐determined weekday physical activity among Swedish school children and adolescents in 2000 and 2017 showed the highest reductions in adolescents
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Ingår i: Acta Paediatrica. - : Wiley. - 0803-5253 .- 1651-2227.
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- This study compared differences in weekday physical activity among school children and adolescents in middle‐class communities in south eastern Sweden in 2000 and 2017. Methods Data were drawn from two independent cross‐sectional cohorts of children and adolescents aged eight, 11 and 14. The same six schools, protocols, procedures and instruments were used in both years, with 332 subjects in 2000 and 562 in 2017. Mean steps per day (SPD) were measured with a Yamax SW‐200 pedometer. Results The mean weekday SPD was similar among eight‐year‐old girls in both years, but 8% (p=0.040) higher among eight‐year‐old boys in 2017. However, among 11‐year‐old children, the mean SPDs were 12% lower among both girls (p=0.033) and boys (p=0.001). The SPDs among 14‐year‐old adolescents were 24% (p=0.012) and 30% (p<0.001) lower among girls and boys, respectively. Conclusion This school‐based study from south eastern Sweden showed that weekday physical activity differed between age groups in 2000 and 2017. The highest reductions were seen among older children and adolescents, particularly 14‐year‐old girls and boys. The only group that increased was eight‐year‐old boys, with no significant change in eight‐year‐old girls. A possible explanation might be the dramatically increased use of the Internet on phones and tablets.
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Physical activity, body composition and physical self-esteem: a 3-year follow-up study among adolescents in Sweden.
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Ingår i: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports. - : Wiley. - 0905-7188 .- 1600-0838. ; 16:4, s. 258-66
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To measure physical activity by means of daily pedometer steps, body composition, expressed as body mass index (BMI) and bioelectrical impedance as percent body fat, and perceived physical self-esteem and additionally, to evaluate eventual predictors for a healthy lifestyle i.e., highly physically active, normal weighted and a high physical self-esteem in a follow-up group.
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