Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Effects of playing position, pitch location, opposition ability and team ability on the technical performance of elite soccer players in different score line states
(Public Library of Science, 2019-02-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of playing position, pitch location, team ability and opposition ability on technical performance variables (pass, cross, corner, free kick accuracy) of English ... -
Probabilistic models comparing Fast4 and traditional tennis
(Sciendo (a De Gruyter company), 2018-12-31)Tennis matches are hierarchies made up of sets containing games which, in turn, contain points. Traditional tennis games and tiebreakers could theoretically be infinite in length because a player needs to be at least 2 ... -
A professional development programme to enhance primary school teachers’ knowledge and operationalisation of physical literacy
(Human Kinetics, 2019)Introduction: Despite increases in research and implementation, physical literacy continues to be largely misinterpreted by practitioners. The purpose of this study was to devise, implement, and evaluate a professional ... -
Applying mastery TARGET structures to Cooperative Learning in PE
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)The purpose of this article is to critically apply the mastery TARGET structures (task, authority, recognition, grouping, evaluation and time) to the Cooperative Learning model in Physical Education. The premise is that ... -
The angiotensin-(1-7)/Mas receptor a xis protects from endothelial cell senescence via klotho and Nrf2 activation
(Wiley, 2019)Endothelial cell senescence is a hallmark of va scular aging that pre disposes to vascular disease. We aimed to explore the capacity of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) heptapeptide angiotensin ... -
The relationship between occupational demands and well-being of performing artists: A systematic review
(Frontiers Media, 2019)Background: Performing artists are exposed to a range of occupational demands from organisational, interpersonal and intrapersonal sources, which may impact their well-being. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate ... -
The top 5 Selling UK Energy Drinks implications for dental and general health
(Springer, 2019)Aim Energy drinks are widely consumed worldwide, and are recognised for their adverse health effects, usually due to their high caffeine content. However, little is known about their impact ... -
Programs to prevent obesity in school children 5 to 10 years old: a review
(Aula Medica Ediciones, 2016-08-31)Introduction and objective: The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review over the previous 15 years of the scientific studies that have been published with the objective of increasing the levels of ... -
'Light in dark places’: exploring qualitative data from a longitudinal study using creative arts as a form of social prescribing
(Taylor and Francis, 2018-07-18)Background: This paper draws on a longitudinal study exploring the outcomes of an arts referral programme in General Practice in the South West of England since 2009. It focuses on the qualitative responses of the patient ... -
Making a Move in Exercise Referral: Co-Development of a Physical Activity Referral Scheme
(Oxford University Press, 2018-04-24)Background: Translational research is required to ensure exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are evidence-based and reflect local needs. This article reports process data from the co-development phase of an ERS, providing ... -
Evaluation of a tactic to engage hard-to-reach patients during the exercise referral process: a longitudinal qualitative study
(Buckingham University Press, 2015)Objectives: General practitioners (GPs) have been reluctant to promote physical activity with overweight and obese patients due to concerns about damaging the GP - patient relationship, a central component of person-centered ... -
Long-term engagement with a practice-based exercise referral scheme: Patients’ perceptions of effectiveness
(University of Buckingham Press, 2015-09)Objectives: Limited and contradictory evidence exists on the long-term effectiveness of exercise referral schemes (ERS) for physical activity promotion and its impact on perceived health status. The intention of this study ... -
The impact of physical activity for recovering cancer patients
(University of Buckingham Press, 2017-07-06)Rationale: There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of physical activity during and after cancer treatment, although activity levels for patients remain low. As more cancer patients are treated successfully ... -
Clinical Outcomes From a 10-Week Follow-Up Psychoeducational Program for Dual Diagnosis
(Taylor and Francis, 2018-02-20)Dual diagnosis covers a broad spectrum of mental health and substance misuse conditions occurring concurrently (NICE, 2016). Its manifestation is complex and, as such, the disorder is recognized as influencing adherence ... -
Patients’ perceptions of a NHS Health Check in the primary care setting
(Insight Medical Publishing, 2014)Background: The NHS Health Checks is a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management programme for individuals in England aged between 40 and 74 with the aim of identifying previously unassessed individuals ... -
Physical activity and gender differences: correlates of compliance with recommended levels of five forms of physical activity among students at nine universities in Libya
(National Institute of Public Health, 2014-06-01)AIMS: This cross-sectional survey assessed and compared by gender the levels and correlates of achieving the international guidelines recommendations on five forms of physical activity (PA) (walking, moderate PA, vigorous ... -
Physical activity and screen time in adolescents transitioning out of compulsory education: a prospective longitudinal study
(Oxford University Press, 2013-12-22)Background: Within the UK context, it is unclear whether physical activity and screen time changes between completing compulsory education and the period afterwards, and the factors associated with any change. Methods: ... -
A process evaluation of the NHS Health Check care pathway in a primary care setting
(Oxford University Press, 2015-04-28)Background: More evidence is needed concerning the implementation of the NHS Health Check programme in order to identify areas for improvement. The aim of the study was to investigate the way in which the Gloucestershire ... -
Effectiveness of a tailored training programme in behaviour change counselling for community pharmacists: A pilot study
(Elsevier, 2015-08-07)Objective: To undertake a pilot study assessing effectiveness of a tailored training programme in behaviour change counselling (BCC) for community pharmacists on, their competence and confidence in delivering behaviour ... -
Awareness of automated external defibrillators in the community: A local study
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2015-09-08)Introduction: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are an important part of the Chain of Survival and provide a valuable first response to cardiac arrest. The National Defibrillator Programme instigated the installation ...
