Browsing AUT Faculties by Author "Duncan, S"
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Accelerometer Data Reduction in Adolescents: Effects on Sample Retention and Bias
Toftager, M; Kristensen, PL; Oliver, M; Duncan, S; Christiansen, LB; Boyle, E; Brønd, JC; Troelsen, J (BioMed Central, 2013)Background Accelerometry is increasingly being recognized as an accurate and reliable method to assess free-living physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents. However, accelerometer data reduction criteria remain ... -
Active Transportation and Public Transportation Use to Achieve Physical Activity Recommendations? A Combined GPS, Accelerometer, and Mobility Survey Study
Chaix, B; Kestens, Y; Duncan, S; Merrien, C; Thierry, B; Pannier, B; Brondeel, R; Lewin, A; Karusisi, N; Perchoux, C; Thomas, F; Méline, J (BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Accurate information is lacking on the extent of transportation as a source of physical activity, on the physical activity gains from public transportation use, and on the extent to which population shifts in ... -
Are Children Participating in a Quasi-experimental Education Outside the Classroom Intervention More Physically Active?
Schneller, MB; Duncan, S; Schipperijn, J; Nielsen, G; Mygind, E; Bentsen, P (BioMed Central, 2017)Background: Education outside the classroom (EOtC) is a curriculum-based approach to teaching that has shown positive associations with children's physical activity and academic learning in small-scale case studies. The ... -
Associations of the perceived and objective neighborhood environment with physical activity and sedentary time in New Zealand adolescents
Hinckson, E; Cerin, E; Mavoa, S; Smith, M; Badland, H; Stewart, T; Duncan, S; Schofield, G (BioMed Central, 2017)Background: There is accumulating evidence supporting the association between neighborhood built environments and adults’ physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST); however, few studies have investigated these ... -
Built Environment and Physical Activity in New Zealand Adolescents: A Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study
Hinckson, EA; Duncan, S; Oliver, M; Mavoa, S; Cerin, E; Badland, H; Stewart, T; Ivory, V; McPhee, J; Schofield, G (BMJ Open, 2014)Built-environment interventions have the potential to provide population-wide effects and the means for a sustained effect on behaviour change. Population-wide effects for adult physical activity have been shown with ... -
A Cross-sectional Description of Parental Perceptions and Practices Related to Risky Play and Independent Mobility in Children: The New Zealand State of Play Survey
Jelleyman, C; McPhee, J; Brussoni, M; Bundy, A; Duncan, S (MDPI, 2019)The potential for risky play and independent mobility to increase children’s physical activity, and enhance cognitive development and emotional wellbeing has been recognised for some time. The aim of this study was to ... -
Dynamic Accuracy of GPS Receivers for Use in Health Research: A Novel Method to Assess GPS Accuracy in Real-world Settings
Schipperijn, J; Kerr, J; Duncan, S; Madsen, T; Klinker, CD; Troelsen, J (Frontiers Media, 2014)The emergence of portable global positioning system (GPS) receivers over the last 10 years has provided researchers with a means to objectively assess spatial position in free-living conditions. However, the use of GPS in ... -
Effects of Screen Time on Preschool Health and Development
Stewart, T; Duncan, S; Walker, C; Berry, S; Schofield, G (Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand, 2019)Executive summary The rapid proliferation of personal technology has provided our children with unprecedented access to screen-based devices for both educational and entertainment purposes. However, international research ... -
Efficacy of a Compulsory Homework Programme for Increasing Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Children: The Healthy Homework Pilot Study
Duncan, S; McPhee, J; Schluter, P; Zinn, C; Smith, R; Schofield, G (BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)Background: Most physical activity and nutrition interventions in children focus on the school setting; however, evidence suggests that children are less active and have greater access to unhealthy food at home. The aim ... -
Efficacy of a Compulsory Homework Programme for Increasing Physical Activity and Improving Nutrition in Children: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Duncan, S; Stewart, T; McPhee, J; Borotkanics, R; Prendergast, K; Zinn, C; Meredith-Jones, K; Taylor, R; McLachlan, C; Schofield, G (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2019)Background Most physical activity interventions in children focus on the school setting; however, children typically engage in more sedentary activities and spend more time eating when at home. The primary aim of this ... -
Evaluating a Shared Spaces Intervention. A Case Study of Street Users in Auckland, New Zealand
Oliver, M; Badland, HM; Duncan, S; Wooller, L; Wright, R; Miner-Williams, W (Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The environmental qualities of urban spaces have the potential to influence peoples’ behaviours, including mode of transport and physical activity ... -
The High-bar and Low-bar Back Squat: a Biomechanical Analysis
Glassbrook, D; Brown, S; Helms, E; Duncan, S; Storey, A (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2017)No prior study has compared the joint angle and ground reaction force (Fv) differences between the high-bar back-squat (HBBS) and low-bar back-squat (LBBS) above 90% 1RM. Six male powerlifters (height: 179.2 ± 7.8 cm; ... -
How Many Steps/Day are Enough? for Children and Adolescents
Tudor Locke, C; Craig, CL; Beets, MW; Belton, S; Cardon, GM; Duncan, S; Hatano, Y; Lubans, DR; Olds, TS; Raustorp, A; Rowe, DA; Spence, JC; Tanaka, S; Blair, SN (BioMed Central, 2011)Worldwide, public health physical activity guidelines include special emphasis on populations of children (typically 6-11 years) and adolescents (typically 12-19 years). Existing guidelines are commonly expressed in terms ... -
Measuring flourishing: the impact of operational definitions on the prevalence of high levels of wellbeing
Hone, LC; Jarden, A; Schofield, G; Duncan, S (The International Journal of Wellbeing, 2014)The epidemiology of flourishing is an important research topic prompting international interest in its psychometric assessment. But the need to measure human feelings and functioning at the population level has resulted ... -
Modifiable Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents From São Paulo, Brazil
Duncan, S; Duncan, EK; Fernandes, RA; Buonani, C; Bastos, KD; Segatto, AF; Codogno, JS; Gomes, IC; Freitas, IF (BioMed Central, 2011)Background Brazil is currently experiencing a nutrition transition: the displacement of traditional diets with foods high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol and an increase in sedentary lifestyles. Despite these ... -
Novel Resistance Training-specific Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale Measuring Repetitions in Reserve
Zourdos, MC; Klemp, A; Dolan, C; Quiles, JM; Schau, KA; Jo, E; Helms, E; Esgro, B; Duncan, S; Garcia Merino, S; Blanco, R (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016)The primary aim of this study was to compare rating of perceived exertion (RPE) values measuring repetitions in reserve (RIR) at particular intensities of 1 repetition maximum (RM) in experienced (ES) and novice squatters ... -
Physical Activity, Cognition and Academic Performance: An Analysis of Mediating and Confounding Relationships in Primary School Children
McPherson, A; Mackay, L; Kunkel, J; Duncan, S (BioMed Central, 2018)Background: Exploring the relationship between physical activity, cognition and academic performance in children is an important but developing academic field. One of the key tasks for researchers is explaining how the ... -
A Prototype Analysis of New Zealand Adolescents’ Conceptualizations of Wellbeing
Bharara, G; Duncan, S; Jarden, A; Hinckson, E (International Journal of Wellbeing, 2019)This research investigated New Zealand adolescents’ (aged 11 to 13, N = 361) perceptions of wellbeing from a prototype perspective. Specifically, three studies examined what constitutes and promotes wellbeing, whether ... -
Real Play Families: Executive Report
Duncan, S; McPhee, J; Walters, SR; Atkins, D; Millar, S-K (Human Potential Centre, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 2016)Background to Real Play Families The importance of quality play experiences for children’s physical, social, and emotional development is well established. Play provides opportunities for children to be physically active, ... -
Wear-time Compliance with a Dual-accelerometer System for Capturing 24-h Behavioural Profiles in Children and Adults
Duncan, S; Stewart, T; Mackay, L; Neville, J; Narayanan, A; Walker, C; Berry, S; Morton, S (MDPI, 2018)To advance the field of time-use epidemiology, a tool capable of monitoring 24 h movement behaviours including sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour is needed. This study explores compliance with a novel ...