Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Schluter, Philip"
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Health of Pacific children in New Zealand: association between selected elements, behaviour and body-size
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)In childhood environmental and dietary exposure to toxic and non-toxic elements may affect development and growth. The elemental concentrations of scalp hair and toenails may reflect chemical uptake via the diet, or ... -
Local places for physical activity: how important are they?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)There is significant evidence for the benefits of a physically active lifestyle, including reduced risks of developing many non-communicable diseases. The identification of the local environmental determinants and the ... -
Pacific fathers cultivating the future: the health of Pacific fathers and their influence upon and involvement with their children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Background: Pacific men’s health, and particularly the health of Pacific fathers, is a significant health priority which in recent years has become a largely neglected yet important area for health researchers and policy ... -
Physical activity in New Zealand preschoolers: amount, associations, and accounts
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Improving physical activity (PA) participation is a public health priority in developed and developing countries to curb the substantial and growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases. Early childhood may be an ... -
Whose game are we playing? a study of the effects of adult involvement on children participating in organised team sports
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)There are clearly identified social, physical, and mental health benefits of physical activity in primary aged children. With an unequivocal link between sport and physical activity, it would appear to be fundamentally ...