Harald Seelig
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1903707 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Harald Seelig |
| PRENOMES | Harald |
| SOBRENOME | Seelig |
| ASSINATURA | SEELIG H |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Basel |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2178-4807 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2000 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Predictors of metabolic syndrome among teachers in under-resourced schools in South Africa
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for most of global deaths, with rising prevalence in low-and middle-income countries. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interrelated NCD risk factors, including obesity, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, and hyperglycaemia, that amplify NCD risk. Four leading modifiable factors driving NCDs are physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, and an unhealthy diet. Teachers in under-resourced schools face …
A Combined Physical Activity and Multi-Micronutrient Supplementation Intervention in South African Primary Schools
Background/Objectives : Declining physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in children are global public health concerns, particularly in populations experiencing urbanization and economic transition. This study investigated the effects of a school-based intervention on PA, CRF, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in children aged 6-12 years from marginalized communities in Gqeberha, South Africa. Methods : A cluster r…
Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa
ISRCTN15648510, registered on 17/04/2020
Effects of a co-designed exercise and sport intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic syndrome components among individuals living in a refugee camp in Greece
Implementing exercise and sport activities in a refugee camp in Greece effectively reaches a wider target population and improves cardiorespiratory fitness among forcibly displaced individuals. The intervention contributes to a decrease in abdominal obesity, high diastolic blood pressure and elevated triglycerides indirectly via improved cardiorespiratory fitness
Does cardiorespiratory fitness moderate the relationship between overweight, cardiovascular risk markers and mental health among forcibly displaced individuals living in a Greek refugee camp
Objectives Refugees may have an increased risk of developing overweight/obesity as they often experience a nutritional transition. Because maintaining good cardiorespiratory fitness can help reduce the negative impact of excess weight on overall health, the objective of this study was to examine whether fitness moderates the relationship between weight status and cardiovascular and mental health outcomes in forcibly displaced individuals living i…
Intervention effects and long-term changes in physical activity and cardiometabolic outcomes among children at risk of noncommunicable diseases in South Africa
Introduction Risk factors for noncommunicable diseases such as insufficient physical activity (PA), overweight or hypertension are becoming increasingly predominant among children globally. While school-based interventions are promising preventive strategies, evidence of their long-term effectiveness, especially among vulnerable populations, is scarce. We aim to assess the short-term effects of the physical and health KaziKidz intervention on car…
Psychological well-being, mental distress, metabolic syndrome, and associated factors among people living in a refugee camp in Greece
Background Forcibly displaced people face various challenges and are therefore at higher risk of being affected by mental and physiological distress. The present study aimed to determine levels of psychological well-being, PTSD symptom severity, metabolic syndrome, and associated factors among forcibly displaced people in Greece in response to WHO’s call for evidence-based public health policies and programs for forcibly displaced people. Methods…
Evaluation der Qualität des Lehrens und Lernens im Fach Sport – Validierung des Quallis-Instruments
Ein wichtiges Teilgebiet der Bildungsforschung ist die Beschreibung von Unterrichtsqualität. Dabei stellen sich Fragen zu Qualitätsmerkmalen im Fach Sport und wie die Qualität des Lehrens und Lernens im Sportunterricht (QUALLIS) systematisch evaluiert werden kann. Der Beitrag arbeitet hierzu zwölf Merkmale guten Sportunterrichts heraus und operationalisiert die Merkmale mehrperspektivisch. Eine Validierungsstudie mit 40 Klassen der Sekundarstufe …
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Physical Activity among Children from Low-Income Communities in Gqeberha, South Africa
This study aimed to establish the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, the level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the association thereof among vulnerable children from low-income communities in South Africa. Cross-sectional data were collected from 916 children (467 boys and 449 girls) aged 8-13 years (x̄ = 10.4 ± 1.2 years) attending eight low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa. Measured outcomes included…
Basic Motor Competencies of (Pre)School Children
In (pre)school, children acquire and deepen their basic motor competencies (BMCs) and interact with peers and friends. BMCs are a central developmental goal in childhood and the prerequisite for participation in sportive aspects of social life. Both motor competencies and social integration are linked to children's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of the present study was to describe the connection between BMCs, social relationship…
Connection between Social Relationships and Basic Motor Competencies in Early Childhood
In preschool, children build new contacts and social relationships with other people. They learn to cooperate with their peers and communicate in groups. In addition to social relationships, basic motor competencies (in German: Motorische Basiskompetenzen (MOBAK)) are also seen as a central developmental goal in early childhood and are necessary for participation in the culture of sports and movement. The aim of this paper is to describe the conn…
Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Clustered Cardiovascular Risk in South African Primary Schoolchildren from Disadvantaged Communities
The coexistence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors has been reported in school-aged children from the age of nine years, but most evidence stems from high-income countries. This cross-sectional study aimed at describing the cardiovascular health risk, physical activity (PA) behavior and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels of South African primary schoolchildren, and at examining the associations between PA/CRF and a composite measure of c…
How are academic achievement and inhibitory control associated with physical fitness, soil-transmitted helminth infections, food insecurity and stunting among South African primary schoolchildren
Academic performance has been shown to be compromised in schoolchildren living in marginalised areas, compared to schoolchildren in less disadvantaged parts of South Africa. The present study suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness and grip strength are two potentially modifiable factors that are associated with children's academic achievement and cognitive performance, and that should be targeted in future school-based interventions
Changes in Self-Reported Physical Activity Predict Health-Related Quality of Life Among South African Schoolchildren
Introduction Regular physical activity is associated with multiple health benefits for children. Evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that physical activity is positively associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The promotion of physical activity, and hence HRQoL, through a school-based intervention is therefore an important endeavor, particularly in disadvantaged areas of low- and middle-income countries, including South…
Effect of a Multidimensional Physical Activity Intervention on Body Mass Index, Skinfolds and Fitness in South African Children
Obesity-related conditions impose a considerable and growing burden on low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa. We aimed to assess the effect of twice a 10-week multidimensional, school-based physical activity intervention on children's health in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A cluster-randomised controlled trial was implemented from February 2015 to May 2016 in grade 4 classes in eight disadvantaged primary schools. Intervention…
Disease, activity and schoolchildren’s health (Dash) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Controlled-trials.com; identifier: ISRCTN68411960 (date assigned: 14 February 2014)
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Disease, activity and schoolchildren’s health (Dash) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Controlled-trials.com; identifier: ISRCTN68411960 (date assigned: 14 February 2014)
Effect of a Multidimensional Physical Activity Intervention on Body Mass Index, Skinfolds and Fitness in South African Children
Obesity-related conditions impose a considerable and growing burden on low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa. We aimed to assess the effect of twice a 10-week multidimensional, school-based physical activity intervention on children's health in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A cluster-randomised controlled trial was implemented from February 2015 to May 2016 in grade 4 classes in eight disadvantaged primary schools. Intervention…
Changes in Self-Reported Physical Activity Predict Health-Related Quality of Life Among South African Schoolchildren
Introduction Regular physical activity is associated with multiple health benefits for children. Evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that physical activity is positively associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The promotion of physical activity, and hence HRQoL, through a school-based intervention is therefore an important endeavor, particularly in disadvantaged areas of low- and middle-income countries, including South…
Connection between Social Relationships and Basic Motor Competencies in Early Childhood
In preschool, children build new contacts and social relationships with other people. They learn to cooperate with their peers and communicate in groups. In addition to social relationships, basic motor competencies (in German: Motorische Basiskompetenzen (MOBAK)) are also seen as a central developmental goal in early childhood and are necessary for participation in the culture of sports and movement. The aim of this paper is to describe the conn…
Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Clustered Cardiovascular Risk in South African Primary Schoolchildren from Disadvantaged Communities
The coexistence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors has been reported in school-aged children from the age of nine years, but most evidence stems from high-income countries. This cross-sectional study aimed at describing the cardiovascular health risk, physical activity (PA) behavior and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels of South African primary schoolchildren, and at examining the associations between PA/CRF and a composite measure of c…
How are academic achievement and inhibitory control associated with physical fitness, soil-transmitted helminth infections, food insecurity and stunting among South African primary schoolchildren
Academic performance has been shown to be compromised in schoolchildren living in marginalised areas, compared to schoolchildren in less disadvantaged parts of South Africa. The present study suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness and grip strength are two potentially modifiable factors that are associated with children's academic achievement and cognitive performance, and that should be targeted in future school-based interventions
Basic Motor Competencies of (Pre)School Children
In (pre)school, children acquire and deepen their basic motor competencies (BMCs) and interact with peers and friends. BMCs are a central developmental goal in childhood and the prerequisite for participation in sportive aspects of social life. Both motor competencies and social integration are linked to children's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of the present study was to describe the connection between BMCs, social relationship…
Intervention effects and long-term changes in physical activity and cardiometabolic outcomes among children at risk of noncommunicable diseases in South Africa
Introduction Risk factors for noncommunicable diseases such as insufficient physical activity (PA), overweight or hypertension are becoming increasingly predominant among children globally. While school-based interventions are promising preventive strategies, evidence of their long-term effectiveness, especially among vulnerable populations, is scarce. We aim to assess the short-term effects of the physical and health KaziKidz intervention on car…
Psychological well-being, mental distress, metabolic syndrome, and associated factors among people living in a refugee camp in Greece
Background Forcibly displaced people face various challenges and are therefore at higher risk of being affected by mental and physiological distress. The present study aimed to determine levels of psychological well-being, PTSD symptom severity, metabolic syndrome, and associated factors among forcibly displaced people in Greece in response to WHO’s call for evidence-based public health policies and programs for forcibly displaced people. Methods…
Evaluation der Qualität des Lehrens und Lernens im Fach Sport – Validierung des Quallis-Instruments
Ein wichtiges Teilgebiet der Bildungsforschung ist die Beschreibung von Unterrichtsqualität. Dabei stellen sich Fragen zu Qualitätsmerkmalen im Fach Sport und wie die Qualität des Lehrens und Lernens im Sportunterricht (QUALLIS) systematisch evaluiert werden kann. Der Beitrag arbeitet hierzu zwölf Merkmale guten Sportunterrichts heraus und operationalisiert die Merkmale mehrperspektivisch. Eine Validierungsstudie mit 40 Klassen der Sekundarstufe …
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Physical Activity among Children from Low-Income Communities in Gqeberha, South Africa
This study aimed to establish the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, the level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the association thereof among vulnerable children from low-income communities in South Africa. Cross-sectional data were collected from 916 children (467 boys and 449 girls) aged 8-13 years (x̄ = 10.4 ± 1.2 years) attending eight low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa. Measured outcomes included…
Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa
ISRCTN15648510, registered on 17/04/2020
Effects of a co-designed exercise and sport intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic syndrome components among individuals living in a refugee camp in Greece
Implementing exercise and sport activities in a refugee camp in Greece effectively reaches a wider target population and improves cardiorespiratory fitness among forcibly displaced individuals. The intervention contributes to a decrease in abdominal obesity, high diastolic blood pressure and elevated triglycerides indirectly via improved cardiorespiratory fitness
Does cardiorespiratory fitness moderate the relationship between overweight, cardiovascular risk markers and mental health among forcibly displaced individuals living in a Greek refugee camp
Objectives Refugees may have an increased risk of developing overweight/obesity as they often experience a nutritional transition. Because maintaining good cardiorespiratory fitness can help reduce the negative impact of excess weight on overall health, the objective of this study was to examine whether fitness moderates the relationship between weight status and cardiovascular and mental health outcomes in forcibly displaced individuals living i…
Predictors of metabolic syndrome among teachers in under-resourced schools in South Africa
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for most of global deaths, with rising prevalence in low-and middle-income countries. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interrelated NCD risk factors, including obesity, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, and hyperglycaemia, that amplify NCD risk. Four leading modifiable factors driving NCDs are physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, and an unhealthy diet. Teachers in under-resourced schools face …
A Combined Physical Activity and Multi-Micronutrient Supplementation Intervention in South African Primary Schools
Background/Objectives : Declining physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in children are global public health concerns, particularly in populations experiencing urbanization and economic transition. This study investigated the effects of a school-based intervention on PA, CRF, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in children aged 6-12 years from marginalized communities in Gqeberha, South Africa. Methods : A cluster r…
Medicine (13 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (10 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Physical therapy (9 obras) · Cardiorespiratory fitness (8 obras) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (8 obras) · Gerontology (8 obras) · Demography (7 obras) · Internal Medicine (7 obras) · Obesity (6 obras)