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The contested terrain of alcohol sponsorship of sport in New Zealand

Kieran Cody

This  study  examines  the  politics  and  policy  implications  of  alcohol  sponsorship  of  sport  in New  Zealand. ... read more

Exploring the opinions and perspectives of general practitioners towards the use of social networking sites for concussion management

Osman Ahmed

Social networking sites (SNSs) are increasingly being used for health-related pur­poses. Many patients now use sites such as Facebook to discuss symptoms, seek support, and search for advice on... read more

Trapped in the physical: Maori and Pasifika achievement in HPE

Katie Fitzpatrick

Health and physical education (PE) are low status, marginalised subjects in many schools internationally. However in New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere, they are concurrently credentialed and... read more

The early experience of general practitioners using Green Prescription

Barry Gribben

Sedentary lifestyle is a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality in many medical conditions. A Hillary Commission initiative. Green Prescription is a written exercise... read more

How much excercise is enough? Are we sending the right message?

James C Baldi,

For decades, health professionals have encouraged people to become more active, thereby reducing the likelihood of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, diabetes and other conditions... read more

Coaches' Self-Awareness of Timing, Nature and Intent of Verbal Instructions to Athletes

  Keywords: Coaching, Feedback, Instruction, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication  Coach development literature identifies the need for coaches to be self- aware regarding their... read more

Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Extrapersonal? Qualitatively investigating coordinative couplings between rowers in Olympic sculling.

  Keywords: Rowing, Timing, Interpersonal coorination, sculling, Elite    Coordinative couplings are commonly classified as interpersonal and intrapersonal.  Interpersonal... read more

Benefits of New and Improved Pedestrian Facilities – Before and After Studies

This research analysed case studies at eight New Zealand sites where the implementation of new pedestrian facilities (or the improvement of existing facilities) led to increased pedestrian usage and... read more

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