Exploring the feasibility of implementing a pedometer-based physical activity program in primary school settings: a case study of 10,000 steps.

Issues Addressed: The school environment provides an ideal setting for physical activity programs. The aim of the current research was to explore the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing program resources from an adult pedometer-based physical activity program (10,000 Steps) into the primary school environment.

Methods: 10,000 Steps resources were implemented in three primary schools as a pilot study.

Associations of physical activity and screen-time on health related quality of life in adults.

Background: Associations between the combined effect of physical activity and screen based activities on health related quality of life remain largely undetermined.

Methods: During 2008-2010, cross-sectional data for self-reported health related quality of life, physical activity, and screen-time were collected for 3796 Australian adults. Logistic regression was conducted to examine associations for six combinations of physical activity (none, insufficient, and sufficient), and screen-time (low and high) on health related quality of life.

Meta-analysis of internet-delivered interventions to increase physical activity levels.

Many internet-delivered physical activity behaviour change programs have been developed and evaluated. However, further evidence is required to ascertain the overall effectiveness of such interventions. The objective of the present review was to evaluate the effectiveness of internet-delivered interventions to increase physical activity, whilst also examining the effect of intervention moderators.

Health behaviour interventions to improve physical health in individuals diagnosed with a mental illness: a systematic review.

Individuals diagnosed with mental illness experience high rates of morbidity and mortality as a result of poor physical health and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature on health behaviour interventions to improve the physical health of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness. A systematic search strategy was undertaken using four of the major electronic databases.

Prospective associations between intervention components and website engagement in a publicly available physical activity website: the case of 10,000 Steps Australia.

Background: Effectiveness of and engagement with website-delivered physical activity interventions is moderate at best. Increased exposure to Internet interventions is reported to increase their effectiveness; however, there is a lack of knowledge about which specific intervention elements are able to maintain website engagement.

Objective: To prospectively study the associations of website engagement and exposure to intervention components for a publicly available physical activity website (10,000 Steps Australia).

The relationship between personality, theory of planned behaviour and physical activity in individuals with type II diabetes.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to conduct a process analysis of the effects of personality on physical activity intention and behaviour using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB).

Design: Prospective study design with data collected by means of two questionnaires.

Methods: Data were obtained by means of two questionnaires, the initial questionnaire measured demographic characteristics, TPB constructs, physical activity intention and personality.