Comparison of Lifestyle Habits and Fitness Levels of an Indigenous Population in Both Urban and Rural Settings

Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

étiquettes: health, social sciences, wellness, physical activity, lifestyle

chercheur principal: Squires, Bert (1)
Nᵒ de permis: 12083
Organisation: Arctic College, Aurora Campus; Dalhousie University
Année(s) de permis: 1992
Délivré: janv. 01, 1992
Équipe de projet: Self

Objectif(s): To explore the different lifestyle habits and the resulting influence on fitness levels and other parameters; to determine areas of major nagative and positive influences on the well-being of this group; to make recommendations as to how to improve the lifestyle in order to positively influence the overall well-being of the people of this area;

Description du projet: The Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness will be administered to ascertain selected components of fitness. A modified version of the Campbell's (1988) Lifestyle Questionnaire will be administered to ascertain selected aspects of lifestyle. The researcher will determine if the lifestyle of the study participants is adequate or detrimental to their well-being.