Main goal of the Sport Physical Education And Coaching in Health Project (SPEACH/Erasmus+ sport 557083-EPP-1-2014-1-NL-SPO-SCP) is to increase awareness and behavioural change in sport professionals and European citizens towards an active and healthy lifestyle. Sedentariness and physical inactivity are …

BACKGROUND: Exercise capacity, muscle function, and physical activity levels remain reduced in recipients of lung transplantation. Factors associated with this deficiency in functional exercise capacity have not been studied longitudinally. OBJECTIVE: The study aims were to analyze the longitudinal change …

Background: Activity trackers can potentially stimulate users to increase their physical activity behavior. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of ten consumer activity trackers for measuring step count in both laboratory and free-living conditions. Method: Healthy adult …

Background and Purpose: Despite the positive effects of physical activity on numerous aspects of health, many older adults remain sedentary even after participating in physical activity interventions. Standardized exercise programs do not necessarily bring about the behavioral change that is necessary. …

Introduction In elementary school, children have to learn fundamental motor skills to ensure a lifetime participation in sports. An essential part of this learning process is organized in physical education lessons and other sport activities during or after school time. The quality and quantity of these …

Background There is a growing interest to study the transfer of evidence-based information into daily practice. The evidence-based programme Rehabilitation, Sports and Exercise (RSE) that aims to stimulate an active lifestyle during and after a rehabilitation period in people with a disability and/or …

De gezondheidswaarde van sport is de afgelopen jaren een prominentere rol gaan spelen in het huidige lokale sport- en beweegbeleid. Met name het bevorderen van een gezonde en actieve leefstijl speelt een relevante rol. Vanwege het groeiend aantal senioren met één of meer chronische aandoeningen in de …

Background. Patients may develop primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) lymphedema, causing significant physical and psychosocial problems. To plan treatment for lymphedema and monitor a patient's progress, swelling, and problems in functioning associated with lymphedema development should be assessed …

In verpleeg- en verzorgingshuizen is er enerzijds maar een zeer kleine groep die voldoende bewegen volgens de beweegnorm en anderzijds brengen de meeste bewoners een groot aantal uren zittend (sedentair) door. Juist dit sedentair gedrag is sterk geassocieerd met cardiovasculaire mortaliteit (sterfte …

Een beweegvriendelijke openbare ruimte heeft een preventieve werking op de gezondheid van mensen en levert daarmee een belangrijke bijdrage aan Healthy Ageing. Maar waar bewogen wordt vinden ook ontmoetingen plaats. De socialiserende werking van beweegvriendelijke hotspots hebben effect op de leefbaarheid …