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WALK 2.0: Investigating the internal and external validity of Web 2.0 applications in promoting physical activity [ 2010 - 2015 ]

Also known as: WALK 2.0: Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by University of Western Sydney
Managed by Western Sydney University
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/589903]

Researchers: Prof Gregory Kolt (Principal investigator) ,  Prof William Mummery (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Mitch Duncan ,  Dr Cristina Caperchione ,  Prof Anthony Maeder
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Brief description More then half of the Australian population do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity to achieve health benefits. Internet based physical activity interventions which include innovative technology have the potential to reach large groups of individuals and contribute to physical activity promotion. This study evaluates the efficacy and utility of Web 2.0 applications to promote physical activity.

Funding Amount $AUD 934,436.47

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Behaviour change | Behavioural intervention | Disease prevention | Health Promotion | Health promotion | Information technology | Medical and Health Sciences | Public Health and Health Services | Physical Activity | Physical inactivity | Population health | Randomised control trial | Web-based delivery |
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