Search for dissertations about: "leisure time physical activity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 66 swedish dissertations containing the words leisure time physical activity.

  2. 21. Physical activity in men and relation to prostate cancer

    Author : Anna Norman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Physical activity is hypothesized to reduce the risk of several chronic diseases and enhance longevity. Low levels of activity have been associated with some but not all types of cancers. READ MORE

  4. 22. Young today - adult tomorrow! : studies on physical status, physical activity, attitudes, and self-perception in children and adolescents

    Author : Ann-Christin Sollerhed; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hälsofrämjande arbete; Ungdomar; hälsa; Skolidrott; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The aim was to gain knowledge of young people's physical status and physical activity, and to further the understanding of the role of school physical education in a salutogenic public health perspective. Two studies were performed in southern Sweden. Study 1 was performed in 1996 among 301 adolescents aged 16-19 in upper secondary school. READ MORE

  5. 23. Physical activity and fitness among adolescents in Sweden with a 20-year trend perspective

    Author : Maria Westerståhl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Exercise; physical activity; sports; fitness; physical capacity; body weight; overweight; leisure-time; attitude; socio-economic; physical education; teenager; student; gender; time trend;

    Abstract : To prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes, it is important to avoid body fatness, to remain physically active and to maintain aerobic fitness. It is also important to maintain a certain level of muscular strength to be able to perform everyday tasks in adolescence and adulthood. READ MORE

  6. 24. The role of physical activity in the prevention of breast and endometrial cancer

    Author : Tahereh Moradi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : breast and endometrial neoplasms; exercise; occupational activity; leisure activity; body mass index; cohort; case-control;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore through epidemiologic studies the role of physical activity in preventing breast and endometrial cancer in women. First, we assessed risk for endometrial (Paper I) and breast (Paper II) cancer in relation to occupational physical activity in a large nationwide cohort generated through linkage between census data in 1960 and 1970 and the Cancer Register 1971-1989. READ MORE

  7. 25. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cognitive Profiles of Autism and ADHD from a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective : Treatment, Prevention and the Understanding of the Comorbidity

    Author : Elizabeth Ekman; Arto Hiltunen; Ida Flink; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mindblindness; Theory of mind; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Obsessive compulsive disorder; ADHD; ADD; Sports; Athletes; Physical activity; Hyperactivity; Hyperfocusing; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : The aim of the present research was to increase the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from a cognitive behavioral perspective. The investigation was made to examine the effect of modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using visualization. READ MORE