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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 ...

NZDF Uniform Size Prediction Model and Application Development: Technical Report to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)

Kolose, S; Stewart, T; Hume, P (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

BACKGROUND Project scope As per the contract for work, this project involved the refinement of a previously created uniform size prediction model and the development of a functional computer application. The application ...

Sled-pull Load-velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Male Athletes

Cahill, MJ; Oliver, JL; Cronin, JB; Clark, KP; Cross, MR; Lloyd, RS (MDPI, 2019)

The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of individual load-velocity profiles and the between-athlete variation using the decrement in maximal velocity (Vdec) approach to prescribe training loads in resisted ...

Visualising Combined Time Use Patterns of Children’s Activities and Their Association With Weight Status and Neighbourhood Context

Zhao, J; Mackay, L; Chang, K; Mavoa, S; Stewart, T; Ikeda, E; Donnellan, N; Smith, M (MDPI, 2019)

Compositional data techniques are an emerging method in physical activity research. These techniques account for the complexities of, and interrelationships between, behaviours that occur throughout a day (e.g., physical ...

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 ...

Is It Really the Result of a Concussion? Lessons From a Case Study

McGeown, J; Hume, P; Kara, S; Neary, P; Gardner, W (Springer (part of Springer Nature), 2019)

Background Within the last two decades, attitudes have shifted from considering sports-related concussion as an insignificant minor injury with no long-term repercussions to a potentially serious brain injury garnering ...

Assessment of Direct and Indirect Associations Between Children Active School Travel and Environmental, Household and Child Factors Using Structural Equation Modelling

Ikeda, E; Hinckson, E; Witten, K; Smith, M (BioMed Central, 2019)

Background: Active school travel (AST) is influenced by multiple factors including built and social environments, households and individual variables. A holistic theory such as Mitra’s Behavioural Model of School Transportation ...

Boat Instrumentation Feasibility Study to Assess Biomechanics of Competitive Surf Lifesavers During Inflatable Rescue Boat Activities: Technical Report #5 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Grobleny, M; Keeley, L; Reay, S; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Only two studies to date have investigated loads experienced on IRBs during operation. Purpose: To pilot a data collection system for acceleration and video footage of the IRB and crew on water, to be used ...

Surf Lifesaving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2009 to 2018 Derived From the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Injury Reporting Database: Technical Report #2 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Fong, DTP; Reay, S; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Incident Report Forms (IRFs) are routinely completed by lifeguard patrols and include all incidents attended to by lifeguards in their supervision of beaches including rescue, search, and first aid ...

Surf Life Saving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2013 to 2017 Derived From Accident Compensation Corporation Claims: Technical Report #4 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Malpas, K; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Fong, DTP; Reay, S; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Due to their speed and manoeuvrability, inflatable rescue boats (IRB) were thought to be associated with increased risk of injury by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Purpose: This study aimed to ...

Prototype Foot Strap Design Considerations for Surf Lifesaving Inflatable Rescue Boats: Technical Report #7 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Grobelny, M; Reay, S; Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Foot straps have been removed from IRBs due to concern they were causing lower limb fractures due to entrapment with rotation during landings. Purpose: To model possible positions and prototype ...

Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats Derived From a Systematic Literature Review: Technical Report #1 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, S; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Reay, S; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Injuries to surf lifesavers operating inflatable rescue boats was identified as a problem by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). However, the extent and nature of the injuries was not clear from internal SLSNZ ...

Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats Derived From an Online Survey of Members: Technical Report #3 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Fong, DTP; Reay, S; Smith, V (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Due to their speed and manoeuvrability in often adverse sea conditions, inflatable rescue boats (IRB) were thought to cause injury to the crew members by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Purpose: To ...

An Overview of the Issues for Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats: Technical Report #6 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

Diewald, SN; Hume, P; Wilson, BD; Wooler, A; Merrett, R; Fong, DTP; Reay, S; Smith, V; Keeley, L; Malpas, K (SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)

Background: Injuries to surf lifesavers operating inflatable rescue boats was identified as a problem by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). However, the extent and nature of the injuries was not clear from internal SLSNZ ...

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 ...

Acute Metabolic Changes With Thigh-positioned Wearable Resistances During Submaximal Running in Endurance-trained Runners

Field, AP; Gill, N; Macadam, P; Plews, D (MDPI, 2019)

The aim of this study was to determine the acute metabolic effects of different magnitudes of wearable resistance (WR) attached to the thigh during submaximal running. Twenty endurance-trained runners (40.8 ± 8.2 years, ...