17 results for "Gavin Sandercock"
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Normative reference values for estimated cardiorespiratory fitness in apparently healthy British men and women.
ObjectivesTo develop normative reference standards for estimated cardiorespiratory fitness (eCRF) measured from treadmill-based incremental exercise testing in ~12 000 British men and women.MethodsCross-sectional study using retrospectively collected eCRF data from five preventative health…
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Modification of the Rosenberg Scale to Assess Self-Esteem in Children
Rosenberg's scale (RSES) is widely used to assess global self-esteem (SE) in adults and adolescents but is not validated for children <12 years. This study assessed the internal consistency, convergent validity, and factor structure of a modified RSES for schoolchildren (CRSES) aged 7–12 years. A…
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What determines participation in sport for older adults in England: A multilevel analysis of Active Lives data.
Physical inactivity within an ageing population is an ongoing public health concern for policymakers. Engagement in sport forms a foundation of policy designed to encourage physical activity participation and improve health and wellbeing. This study aimed to (i) understand the extent to which older…
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The relationship between modifiable lifestyle behaviours and self-reported health in children and adolescents in the United Kingdom.
Obesity, along with its associated health issues, is closely tied to lifestyle habits. While certain elements affecting childhood health, such as genetics and ethnicity, are beyond individuals' control, there exists modifiable lifestyle behaviours that can facilitate healthier living. This study…
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The effects of 7-week participation in football on personal well-being among male asylum seekers in a UK hotel
Background: This study examines the impact of participating in a seven-week football programme on the personal well-being of male asylum seekers residing in contingency accommodation in the UK. Methods: This repeated measures study included a cohort of participants who engaged in weekly football…
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Effect of vertical, horizontal, and combined plyometric training on jump, sprint and change of direction performance in male soccer players.
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of vertical (VPT), horizontal (HPT) and combined vertical and horizontal (V+HPT) plyometric training on sprint, jump and change of direction (COD) performance in adult male soccer players.MethodParticipants were randomly allocated into VPT…
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Predictive models for reablement social care packages in Essex England
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Do verbal coaching cues and analogies affect motor skill performance in youth populations?
Purpose: The way coaching cues are worded can impact on the quality with which a subsequent motor skill is executed. However, there have been few investigations on the effect of coaching cues on basic motor skill performance in youths. Method: Across several international locations, a series of…
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The Youth Fitness International Test (YFIT) battery for monitoring and surveillance among children and adolescents: A modified Delphi consensus project with 169 experts from 50 countries and territories
Background: Physical fitness in childhood and adolescence is associated with a variety of health outcomes and is a powerful marker of current and future health. However, inconsistencies in tests and protocols limit international monitoring and surveillance. The objective of the study was to seek…