Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Lifestyle Factors and Health

Lifestyle Factors and Health

Lifestyle factors play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. Key elements, such as regular physical activity, a nutritious diet, and abstinence from smoking, can significantly enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being while reducing the risk of several life-threatening conditions.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...

Longitudinal Research

Longitudinal Research

Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...

Changes in the Appendicular Skeleton with Age

Changes in the Appendicular Skeleton with Age

The upper and lower limb initially develops as a small bulge called a limb bud, which appears on the lateral side of the early embryo. The upper limb bud appears near the end of the fourth week of development, with the lower limb bud appearing shortly after.
Initially, the limb buds consist of a core of mesenchyme covered by a layer of ectoderm. The ectoderm at the end of the limb bud thickens to form a narrow crest called the apical ectodermal ridge. This ridge stimulates the underlying...

Causes of Social Behavior III: Biological and Environmental Influences

Causes of Social Behavior III: Biological and Environmental Influences

Social behavior is a complex phenomenon that arises from the interaction between biological predispositions and environmental influences. This intricate interplay shapes how individuals think, feel, and act in various social contexts. Understanding these mechanisms requires insights from psychology, neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary theory.Environmental Influences on Social BehaviorEnvironmental factors, including temperature, odors, and visual stimuli, play a crucial role in shaping...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Applying a complex systems-informed approach to population health interventions: a methodological case-study example of traffic restriction schemes outside schools.

BMC public health·2026

Same author

Effects of active travel interventions in the UK on disadvantaged population groups and their potential to reduce health inequalities: systematic review.

Journal of epidemiology and community health·2026

Same author

Development and application of a scoring and visualization approach for 24-hour movement behaviours: an example based on social-emotional development in early years children.

The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity·2026

Same author

Correlates of Parental Physical Activity: A Quantitative Systematic Review.

Journal of physical activity & health·2026

Same author

From lunch breaks to late nights: a qualitative study of how workplaces can support healthy diet, physical activity and sleep behaviours in young adults.

BMC public health·2025

Same author

Effectiveness and equity impacts of traffic restriction schemes outside schools: a controlled natural experimental study.

The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Published on: March 7, 2019

Invited commentary: Physical activity over the life course--whose behavior changes, when, and why?

Kirsten Corder¹, David Ogilvie, Esther M F van Sluijs

¹MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom. kirsten.corder@mrc-epid.cam.cam.uk

American Journal of Epidemiology

|September 22, 2009

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Physical activity often decreases from childhood to adulthood. Understanding life course changes and determinants is crucial for public health interventions promoting lifelong physical activity.

More Related Videos

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Assessment of Physical Activity Intensity with Accelerometers and Oxygen Consumption

Assessment of Physical Activity Intensity with Accelerometers and Oxygen Consumption

Published on: June 20, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Published on: March 7, 2019

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Assessment of Physical Activity Intensity with Accelerometers and Oxygen Consumption

Assessment of Physical Activity Intensity with Accelerometers and Oxygen Consumption

Published on: June 20, 2025

Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Life Course Epidemiology

Background:

Physical activity typically declines from childhood into adulthood, posing a public health challenge.
Current knowledge gaps exist regarding life course changes in physical activity behavior, its domains, and associated factors.
Accurate measurement of physical activity in large population studies is needed to better estimate associations.

Discussion:

Socioeconomic position and social mobility influence physical activity and fitness, but their impact changes throughout life.
Identifying key determinants of behavior change at different life stages is largely unknown.
Understanding when and how determinants change is critical for effective interventions.

Key Insights:

Lifelong physical activity maintenance is a key public health objective.
Significant gaps exist in understanding physical activity dynamics across the lifespan.
Socioeconomic factors and their dynamic influence on physical activity require further investigation.

Outlook:

Future research should focus on accurate physical activity measurement in large-scale studies.
Investigating the evolving determinants of physical activity behavior across the life course is essential.
Evidence-based interventions targeting specific life stages can promote sustained healthy behaviors.