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Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population (2012)
Thesis
Allen, R. Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction: Appropriate pricing strategies are believed to reduce economic barriers to physical activity and enhance population-level participation. Aim: This thesis aimed to investigate the influence of a change in pricing strategy for swim... Read More about Free swimming : impact on physical activity behaviour of a borough-wide population.

National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity (2010)
Thesis
Cavill, N. National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity. (Thesis). University of Salford

Increasing participation in regular physical activity is a key public health goal in many countries, but there is little consensus among experts on effective, national population level strategies to change physical activity behaviour. This thesis br... Read More about National-level approaches to increasing participation in health-enhancing physical activity.

Physical activity and health promotion: evidence-based approaches to practice (2009)
Book Chapter
Dugdill, L., Crone, D., & Murphy, R. (2009). Physical activity and health promotion: evidence-based approaches to practice. In L. Dugdill, D. Crone, & R. Murphy (Eds.), Physical Activity and Health Promotion: Evidence-based Approaches to Practice. United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell

Evaluates the realities and complexities of working to reverse the adverse trend towards physical inactivity. It is a well-rounded, evidence-based analysis of interventions for physical activity practice, covering a range of settings and target group... Read More about Physical activity and health promotion: evidence-based approaches to practice.

Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity
Thesis
Sager, D. Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity. (Thesis). College of Health and Social Care

National policies (DoH, 2008; 2011) propose a clear role for GPs in responding to the increase in childhood obesity, despite a limited evidence base which would secure such an emphasis. Previous research has indicated multiple barriers to the engagem... Read More about Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity.