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

Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

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

Principal Investigator: Squires, Bert (1)
Licence Number: 12083
Organization: Arctic College, Aurora Campus; Dalhousie University
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: Self

Objective(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;

Project Description: 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.