https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27497 Wed 31 Jul 2019 09:42:43 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33455 Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids” randomized controlled trials, which tested the efficacy and effectiveness of a socio-culturally targeted program that engages fathers to improve their own health and the health of their children. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations for recruiting and engaging fathers and a summary of directions for future research.]]> Wed 31 Aug 2022 09:54:19 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34054 d) noted in locomotor (P = 0.04, t = 5.15, d = 1.6), object control (P < 0.001, t = 11.06, d = 0.83), and total skill (P = 0.02, t = 7.22, d = 1.36). Conclusions: Teachers adequately trained in authentic assessment and student-centered instruction can significantly improve the FMS competency of early adolescent girls. Therefore, comprehensive teacher training should be viewed as an integral component of future school-based interventions.]]> Wed 31 Aug 2022 08:28:28 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:43613 Wed 28 Jun 2023 14:17:51 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40460 Wed 27 Jul 2022 11:50:20 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:47701 d = 0.6), when compared with controls. Intervention daughters were also more likely to show clinically meaningful improvements in well-being (54%) than controls (18%). Medium-to-large effects were observed for: seven of eight social-emotional competencies (e.g., personal responsibility, d = 0.4-0.9), father-daughter relationship quality (d = 0.8, father-report; d = 0.5, daughter-report), daughters' prosocial behavior (d = 0.3) and several indicators of father involvement. Most outcomes had improved by 9 months. No effects were observed for daughters' emotional difficulties or global self-perception. Conclusions: This study provided the first experimental evidence that father-daughter physical activity programs may improve girls' well-being and the father-daughter relationship.]]> Wed 25 Jan 2023 10:06:46 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23850 Wed 24 Nov 2021 15:53:07 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35532 Wed 24 Nov 2021 15:50:20 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37031 Wed 24 Nov 2021 15:50:13 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38805 Wed 24 May 2023 13:11:33 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35197 Wed 24 May 2023 12:06:57 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:42510 0.05). High ratings of participant satisfaction (4.73), enjoyment (4.54) and perceived value (4.54) were observed. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the efficacy and feasibility of delivering a novel HIIT program in the university setting.]]> Wed 24 Aug 2022 09:46:23 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27538 Wed 23 Feb 2022 16:06:32 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37127 Wed 19 Aug 2020 12:24:44 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48953 Wed 19 Apr 2023 12:42:21 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35716 Wed 17 Jun 2020 11:10:02 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:47185 Healthy Dads Healthy Kids was the first obesity prevention intervention targeting fathers and demonstrated weight loss among fathers and behavior change among fathers and children in Australia. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a culturally adapted version of the program for Hispanic families, Papás Saludables Niños Saludables. Methods: A randomized waitlist controlled trial with a process evaluation was conducted to assess the feasibility of Papás Saludables Niños Saludables(NCT03532048). Fathers, their partner (mother), and one to three children were enrolled. A priori feasibility criteria were: (1) recruit 40 Hispanic fathers and their families in ≤4 months; (2) retain 80% of participants for pre- and postassessments; (3) maintain ≥70% attendance to the 10 sessions; (4) obtain 80% “excellent” or “good” satisfaction from participants; and (5) collect anthropometric and behavioral data on ≥75% of participants at baseline and follow-up. Results: The study enrolled 90% (n = 36) of the goal from one local pediatric clinic between May and August 2018; retained 75% of participants for postassessment; maintained 72% attendance among those who started the program; and achieved 100% “excellent/good” satisfaction ratings among the participating fathers and mothers. One hundred percent of participants had most anthropometric and behavioral data at baseline and 72% at follow-up. Conclusions: With oversampling and improvements in the recruitment strategies, Papás Saludables Niños Saludables is feasible for a randomized controlled clinical trial to address whether a father-targeted lifestyle program is efficacious among low-income Hispanic men and their children.]]> Wed 14 Dec 2022 16:03:05 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36124 Wed 12 Feb 2020 15:47:05 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30403 Wed 11 Apr 2018 17:15:50 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24019 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:57:15 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30200 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:51:59 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30123 Wed 11 Apr 2018 12:41:28 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23947 Wed 11 Apr 2018 09:57:57 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30381 Wed 09 Feb 2022 15:55:43 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37187 2), middle-aged (35-65 years old) men. Participants were recruited in May 2018, and the intervention took place between June and December 2018. The intervention involved 12 weekly 90-min face-to-face sessions, incorporating physical activity, nutrition, and behaviour change information and practical activities delivered by coaches at 2 clubs. Data were collected at baseline and immediately postintervention. For trial feasibility purposes, 6-month follow-ups were completed. Outcomes were differences in weight loss (primary outcome) and recruitment and retention rates, self-reported measures (for example, psychological well-being), device-measured physical activity, waist size, and blood pressure at 3 months. Within 3 days of advertising at each club, 426 men registered interest; 306 (72%) were eligible. Men were selected on a first-come first-served basis (n = 130; M age = 45.8, SD = 8; M BMI = 34.48 kg/m² SD = 4.87) and randomised by a blinded researcher. Trial retention was 86% and 63% at 3- and 6-month follow-ups (respectively). No adverse events were reported. At 3 months, mean difference in weight between groups, adjusted for baseline weight and group, was 3.3 kg (95% CI 1.9, 4.8) in favour of the intervention group (p < 0.001). The intervention group's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was higher than the control group by 8.54 min/day (95% CI 1.37, 15.71, p = 0.02). MVPA among men attracted to Aussie-FIT was high at baseline (intervention arm 35.61 min/day, control arm 38.38 min/day), which may have limited the scope for improvement. Conclusion: Aussie-FIT was feasible to deliver; participants increased physical activity, decreased weight, and reported improvements in other outcomes. Issues with retention were a limitation of this trial. In a future, fully powered randomised controlled trial (RCT), retention could be improved by conducting assessments outside of holiday seasons.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 20:21:06 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:29895 Wed 06 Nov 2019 12:48:57 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25400 Wed 06 Apr 2022 14:05:22 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44033 75%). The total cost of the program was $415,112 AUD (2018) ($17,296 per school; $117.30 per student). Conclusions: The adapted implementation intervention provides policy makers and researchers with an effective and potentially cost-effective model for scaling-up the delivery of PA4E1 in secondary schools. Further assessment of sustainability is warranted. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000681358 prospectively registered 12th May 2017.]]> Wed 05 Oct 2022 15:25:23 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23902 TM Teens resistance training program for improving mental health outcomes in adolescents, and to explore potential moderators and mediators. Design: Assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. Methods: Ninety-six students (15.4 (0.5) years, 51.5% female) from one NSW secondary school, Australia 2013, were randomized into the 8-week CrossFit^TM Teens intervention (n = 51) or control conditions (n = 45). Measures of mental health (psychological distress and self-esteem) were assessed using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire and Physical Self-Description Questionnaire. Hypothesized mediators were perceived body fat, strength and appearance; and general physical self-concept. Mediation was assessed using Preacher and Hayes' multiple mediation regression SPSS macro. Hypothesized moderators (sex and baseline levels of psychological distress) were assessed using linear mixed models and Cohen's d effect sizes were evaluated. Results: There were no significant intervention effects on mental health or potential mediators in the full study sample. Intervention participants categorized as 'at risk' of psychological distress demonstrated improvements in self-esteem (d = 1.35); perceived body fat (d = 1.05), perceived appearance (d = 0.95); physical self-concept (d = 1.96); and total difficulties score (d = 0.70). A medium-large positive effect on perceived body fat was also observed in boys. Conclusions: Participation in the CrossFit^TM Teens resistance training program did not improve mental health outcomes in the full study sample. However, the results from this study provides preliminary evidence for improving mental health in adolescents 'at risk' of developing psychological disorders.]]> Wed 04 Sep 2019 10:18:32 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31353 Wed 04 Sep 2019 09:49:26 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31067 Wed 04 Sep 2019 09:39:47 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38655 Wed 04 May 2022 15:19:55 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38499 Wed 04 May 2022 14:28:35 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35637 Wed 04 Dec 2019 12:44:09 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:31148 Wed 02 Oct 2019 10:20:23 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32859 Tue 31 Jul 2018 11:48:17 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:54055 2 to lose weight and positively influence physical activity and dietary behaviors of their children. There is a need to better understand the broader impact of father-focused, healthy lifestyle programs from the perspectives of other family members. This qualitative study explored the impact of a HDHK by gathering insights from the family unit (fathers, mothers/partners and children). Fathers and children who participated in the HDHK dissemination trial from the Maitland local government area (New South Wales, Australia) (n = 33) and all mothers/partners of participating HDHK were invited to take part in this qualitative study. Eleven focus groups were undertaken with 25 fathers (41.9 ± 6.3 years, 32.4 ± 5.1 kg/m2), 15 mothers/partners’ (38.1 ± 6.6 years), and 41 children (51% male, 8.2 ± 2.1 years). Audio recordings were transcribed and analyzed by an independent researcher using a standard general inductive approach to qualitative analysis with thematic analysis applied. Three key themes emerged, demonstrating several personal and family program impacts. These included a positive impact on: (i) the father-child relationship, (ii) new family habits (e.g., lifestyle changes within the family unit) and (iii) fathers’ involvement and parenting practices (e.g., increase in fathers’ household responsibilities). Improving the knowledge and skills of fathers and children through evidence-based strategies may be a useful approach to strengthen their relationship, enhance parenting strategies, and optimize health behaviors. Notably, findings showed the changes made by the fathers and children positively impacted the wider family unit.]]> Tue 30 Jan 2024 13:58:30 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35675 Tue 30 Aug 2022 15:22:30 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25930 Tue 30 Aug 2022 10:48:38 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35533 age = 15.82 years, SD = 0.37 years) completed: demographic information (survey), height (stadiometer), weight (digital scale), motor skill assessment (jog, grapevine, squat, push-up, upward dog, warrior one, tennis forehand, golf swing), health-related fitness (standing long jump, back-saver sit and reach, 3-min submaximal step test, 90° push-up test), and physical activity (GENEActiv accelerometers). Correlations and multiple regression models were conducted in SPSS version 24.0. Motor competence was associated with muscular fitness (standing long jump, β = 0.24, p = .002; push-ups, β = 0.42, p < .001), cardiorespiratory fitness (β = 0.21, p = .031), and flexibility (β = 0.23, p = .025), but not physical activity (β = 0.17, p = .154) or body mass index (β = -0.05, p = .622) Motor competence has a stronger association with health-relatedfitness parameters rather than physical activity.]]> Tue 27 Aug 2019 16:43:42 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35531 Tue 27 Aug 2019 16:36:44 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53959 Tue 23 Jan 2024 12:32:45 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:42466 Tue 23 Aug 2022 13:42:17 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35676 Tue 22 Oct 2019 12:11:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35674 Tue 22 Oct 2019 11:50:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51139 Tue 22 Aug 2023 15:58:19 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48545 Tue 21 Mar 2023 15:23:47 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:54327 Tue 20 Feb 2024 15:58:32 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35510 age = 40.7 ± 5.3 years, Mean_BMI = 24.4 ± 4.6) of primary school children (Mean_age = 8.2 ± 1.0 years, 49.0% boys, Mean_BMI = 17.3 ± 2.8) completed a questionnaire assessing co-TV viewing and screen time. Multilevel regression analyses were conducted. Across countries, positive associations were found between co-TV viewing and both children's (ß = 11.85, SE = 3.69, p < 0.001) and parents' screen time (ß = 14.47, SE = 4.43, p = 0.001). Similar associations were found in most (but not all) countries. The results suggest that targeting co-TV viewing might be a promising intervention strategy because of its potential to limit screen time of both children and parents.]]> Tue 20 Aug 2019 11:03:37 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41183 Tue 05 Sep 2023 14:58:56 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39906 SD) age: 41.4 (4.8) years) participated in semi-structured telephone interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed and analyzed by an independent researcher using a mixed inductive and deductive thematic approach. Seven themes were identified highlighting improvements in: (i) daughters’ social-emotional well-being, (ii) father involvement and engagement with their daughter, (iii) fathers’ parenting skills, (iv) the father–daughter relationship, (v) co-parenting, (vi) family relationship dynamics, and (vii) knowledge and understanding of gender stereotypes and gender bias. A number of strategies were also identified as to how the program improved these outcomes. Engaging fathers and daughters in physical activity programs may have substantive benefits for daughters’ mental health as well as broader outcomes for fathers and families. Enhancing fathers’ and daughters’ knowledge and skills through evidence-based strategies may be a useful approach to optimize the well-being of families.]]> Tue 05 Sep 2023 14:58:55 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30960 Tue 04 Jun 2019 13:26:08 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33756 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:57:42 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33640 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:57:31 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34975 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:57:22 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34487 Tue 03 Sep 2019 17:55:04 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33481 Resistance Training for Teens was evaluated using a cluster RCT in 16 schools located in New South Wales, Australia. Adolescents (N = 508; 14.1 ± 0.5 years; 49.6% female) completed measures of global self-esteem, subjective well-being, and hypothesized mediators (i.e., perceived fitness, resistance training self-efficacy, and autonomous motivation) at baseline (April-June, 2015) and post-intervention (October-December). The school-based physical activity program was delivered by teachers over 10-weeks via Physical Education, co-curricular school sport, or an elective subject known as Physical Activity and Sport Studies, and involved once-weekly fitness sessions and additional lunch-time sessions. Intervention effects and moderator analyses were tested using multi-level linear regression analyses with interaction terms. Multi-level mediation analyses were used to explore potential mediators of changes in well-being outcomes. Results: Intervention effects for self-esteem (ß = 0.05, p =.194) and wellbeing (ß = 0.03, p =.509) were not statistically significant. Moderator analyses showed effects for self-esteem were greater for the overweight/obese subgroup (p =.069 for interaction), and resistance training self-efficacy was a significant mediator of changes in self-esteem (product-of-coefficients [AB] = 0.021, SE = 0.010, 95% CIs = 0.002 to 0.040). No other significant indirect effects were observed. Conclusion: Overall, Resistance Training for Teens did not improve adolescents' self-esteem or subjective well-being. However, our mediation findings lend support to resistance training self-efficacy as a mechanism explaining the positive effect of resistance training on self-esteem.]]> Tue 01 Sep 2020 14:18:41 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39930 Thu 30 Jun 2022 13:12:38 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33456 Thu 27 Jan 2022 15:56:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:35695 Thu 27 Jan 2022 15:56:06 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23070 Thu 26 May 2022 16:03:18 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36312 Thu 26 Mar 2020 07:07:35 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48027 Thu 23 Mar 2023 10:05:50 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:46228 Thu 23 Mar 2023 09:45:37 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27496 Thu 21 Oct 2021 12:51:54 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36287 -1. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a school-based intervention focused on resistance training (RT) for adolescents. Methods: The "Resistance Training for Teens" intervention was evaluated using a cluster-randomized, controlled trial with 607 adolescents (50.1% girls; 14.1 T 0.5 yr) from 16 secondary schools. Teachers were trained to deliver the intervention, which included the following: (i) an interactive student seminar; (ii) a structured physical activity program, focused on RT; (iii) lunchtime fitness sessions; and (iv) Web-based smartphone apps. The primary outcome was muscular fitness (MF) and secondary outcomes included body mass index, RT skill competency, flexibility, physical activity, self-efficacy, and motivation. Assessments were conducted at baseline, 6 months (postprogram; primary end point), and 12 months (follow-up). Outcomes were assessed using linear mixed models, with three potential moderators tested using interaction terms (and subgroup analyses where appropriate). Results: For the primary outcome (MF), a group-time effect was observed at 6 months for the upper body (2.0 repetitions; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.8-3.2), but not the lower body (-1.4 cm; 95% CI, -4.7-1.9). At 6 months, there were intervention effects for RT skill competency and self-efficacy, but no other secondary outcomes. Effects for upper body MF and RT skill competency were sustained at 12 months. Despite overall no effect for body mass index, there was a group-time effect at 12 months among students whowere overweight/obese at baseline (-0.55 kg·m^-2; 95% CI, -1.01 to -0.08). Conclusions: The school-based RT intervention resulted in immediate and sustained improvements in upper body MF and RT skill competency, demonstrating an effective and scalable approach to delivering RT within secondary schools.]]> Thu 19 Mar 2020 17:51:33 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48041 Thu 16 Feb 2023 13:59:00 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39919 Thu 14 Jul 2022 12:18:18 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34755 Time2bHealthy) was an online program for parents of preschoolers (n = 36) and Study 2 (HIKCUPS) was a three-arm face-to-face trial examining a parent-centered dietary intervention, (Study2Diet); a child-centered physical activity intervention, (Study2PA); or combination of both (Study2Combo) (n = 83). Goals were coded on five 'SMART' principles. Goals were scored 1 or 0 for each principle (1 indicated the principle was met and 0, not met). The total maximum score for each goal was 5. Mean total goal-score and means for each SMART principle were calculated. Results: Mean (and standard deviation) goal setting scores for Study 1 were 3.84 (0.61), Study2Diet 2.17 (1.33), Study2PA 3.18 (1.45) and Study2Combo 2.24 (1.30). Goal-scores were significantly higher for Study 1 than Study 2 (p < 0.001). In Study2Diet, goal setting was significantly associated with greater reduction in energy intake (p = 0.019). Conclusions: Goal-scores were highest in Study 1, which used a supported online format for setting goals. Parents were better at setting physical activity goals, but these goals did not translate into improvements in physical activity behavior. Goals set by parents may be useful in energy intake reduction, however further research is required to determine benefits for weight status or physical activity.]]> Thu 13 Jan 2022 10:32:05 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24232 Thu 09 Dec 2021 10:12:16 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37939 60%), attendance (80%), retention (≥85%), and program acceptability (≥4 out of 5). Acceptability of data collection procedures, research team program/resource management, home-program compliance, and preliminary intervention outcomes were also assessed. Results: Feasibility benchmarks were surpassed for recruitment (24 dyads), eligibility rate (61.5%), attendance (89%), retention (100%), and program acceptability (4.6 out of 5). Data collection procedures were acceptable. Challenges included mothers reporting their own dietary intake rather than their child’s, children moving during body composition measurement, and resetting pedometers. Resource and program management were excellent. Most families met home-program requirements (83%). Preliminary intervention outcomes were encouraging for fathers and children. Conclusion: Program feasibility was demonstrated by excellent recruitment, attendance, acceptability, retention, program administration, and promising preliminary intervention outcomes. A few data collection difficulties were identified. A larger scale efficacy trial is warranted.]]> Thu 08 Jul 2021 16:41:31 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40234 Thu 07 Jul 2022 10:52:45 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28372 Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:39:02 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33483 Thu 03 Feb 2022 12:19:16 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:26050 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:31:28 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30900 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:30:39 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30897 r_s = 0.68, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Both instruments were found to be reliable and valid. However, compared to the Victorian FMS instrument, the CAMSA has the advantage of both process and product assessment, less time needed to administer and higher authenticity, and so may be an attractive alternative to the more traditional forms of FMS assessment, for use with early adolescent girls, in school settings.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:30:38 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23654 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:17:53 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24600 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:11:49 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53443 0.05). Conclusion:: The Run Daddy Run intervention was able to improve co-PA, MPA of fathers and LPA of children, and decreasing their SB. Inverse intervention effects were however found for MPA and VPA of children. These results are unique given their magnitude and clinical relevance. Targeting fathers together with their children might be a novel and potential intervention strategy to improve overall physical activity levels, however, further efforts should however be made to target children’s MPA and VPA. Last, replicating these findings in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is recommended for future research. Trial registration number:: This study is registered as a clinical trial (clinicaltrials.gov, ID number: NCT04590755, date: 19/10/2020).]]> Mon 27 Nov 2023 11:53:47 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32880 Mon 23 Sep 2019 13:54:26 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25456 Mon 23 Sep 2019 12:57:08 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32026 Mon 23 Sep 2019 11:59:16 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32763 Mon 23 Jul 2018 12:49:18 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40677 Mon 18 Jul 2022 09:07:12 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44544 Mon 17 Oct 2022 09:31:23 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37430  80%). Conclusions: Through the application of multiple implementation support strategies, secondary schools were able to overcome commonly known barriers to implement evidence based school PA practices. As such practices have been shown to result in an increase in adolescent PA and improvements in weight status, policy makers and practitioners responsible for advocating PA in schools should consider this implementation approach more broadly when working with schools. Follow-up is required to determine whether practice implementation is sustained. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000681358 registered 12th May 2017.]]> Mon 16 Nov 2020 17:11:49 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40868 p = .009) and daughters (1,393 increase, p = .007). Positive feasibility metrics demonstrated the program's appeal. Participant responses for outcome measures also indicated program success. However, the relatively homogenous sample and relatively poor initial participation rate were study limitations. The intervention should be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial.]]> Mon 08 Aug 2022 15:45:46 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39059 familism (inclusion and impact on whole family) was recommended for the program goals and activities. Gender roles for mothers and fathers, and differences in how fathers interact with male and female children, emerged and should be considered in program activities. Several barriers to father engagement surfaced, including lack of time due to work schedules, physically demanding jobs, concerns of caring for children without mother, fathers’ current fitness/weight, and lack of knowledge of how to eat more healthfully. The reading level of the HDHK materials was too high for some parents. Conclusion: Findings from these formative qualitative studies informed the cultural adaptation of HDHK for Hispanic families, to account for literacy level, cultural values, and barriers to participation and engagement.]]> Mon 02 May 2022 16:30:40 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38991 Healthy Youngsters, Healthy Dads, on change in dietary intake in fathers and their preschool-aged children post-intervention (10 weeks) and at 9 months follow-up compared to a waitlist control group and (ii) investigate associations in father-child dietary intakes. Methods: Linear mixed models estimated group-by-time effects for all dietary outcomes, measured by food frequency questionnaires. Cohen's d determined effect sizes, while correlation tests determined associations in father-child dietary intakes. Results: For children, medium group-by-time effects sizes were identified at 10 weeks for sodium intake (d = 0.38) and percentage energy from core foods (d = 0.43), energy-dense, nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods (d = 0.43) and prepacked snacks (d = 0.45). These findings were sustained at 9 months follow-up. For fathers, medium to large, group-by-time effect sizes were identified at 10 weeks for energy intake (d = 0.55), sodium intake (d = 0.64) and percentage energy from core foods (d = 0.49), EDNP foods (d = 0.49), and confectionary (d = 0.36). For all of these dietary variables, except sodium, effects were sustained at 9 months. Moderate to strong associations existed in father-child dietary intakes for some of the dietary variables. Conclusions: Although further research is required, this study provides preliminary support for targeting fathers as agents of change to improve dietary intakes in their preschool-aged children.]]> Fri 25 Mar 2022 15:52:33 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:29919 Fri 24 Aug 2018 09:03:02 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:42182 Fri 19 Aug 2022 09:43:19 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49955 Fri 16 Jun 2023 15:20:35 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:36819 Fri 11 Aug 2023 16:49:23 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40370 Fri 08 Jul 2022 16:16:39 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41524 n = 40) completed an Implicit Association Test and explicit attitude measures pre- and post-course. Focus group interviews were conducted with preservice and inservice teachers (n = 24). Preservice teachers reduced their negative implicit and explicit attitudes towards girls and activity. Preservice and inservice teachers also improved their awareness and gained skills to address gender-related issues in schools. Targeted teacher education courses have the potential to improve gender equity in schools.]]> Fri 05 Aug 2022 12:24:25 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30382 Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:34:10 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24091 50 years) and BMI category (25.0-29.9, 30.0-35.9, and 35.0-40 kg/m²) and individually randomized (1:1 ratio) to the intervention (n=53) or waitlist control groups (n=48). Intervention: The intervention group received the PULSE Program, which contained print and video resources on weight loss (Self-Help, Exercise and Diet using Internet Technology [SHED-IT] Weight Loss Program), diet modification, and exercise for Type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention. The waitlist control group received no information until 6 months. Main outcome measures: Data were collected from September 2012 to September 2013 and analyzed in 2014-2015. Linear mixed models (intention-to-treat) were used to determine group X time interactions (differences between groups in changes over time) at 6 months for the primary outcome (weight), glycated hemoglobin, and several secondary outcomes (significance level, p<0.05). Results: Differences between groups in mean changes from baseline to 6 months (group x time interaction) favored the intervention over control group for weight loss (-5.50 kg, 95% CI=-7.40 kg, -3.61 kg, p<0.001, Cohen's d=1.15), glycated hemoglobin (-0.2%, 95% CI=-0.3%, -0.1%, p=0.002, d=0.64), and BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, aerobic fitness, and lower body muscular fitness (all p<0.05). No group × time effects were observed for fasting plasma glucose, upper body muscular fitness, physical activity, or energy intake. Conclusions: The PULSE Program improved several Type 2 diabetes mellitus risk factors in men, including weight and glycated hemoglobin. These findings provide evidence for a self-administered and gender-tailored lifestyle intervention, which has potential for dissemination in community settings.]]> Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:33:45 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37431 Fri 03 Dec 2021 10:32:45 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49825 Fri 02 Jun 2023 16:24:40 AEST ]]>