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Linda Slater
Researcher at University of Alberta
Publications - 43
Citations - 3279
Linda Slater is an academic researcher from University of Alberta. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Systematic review. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 43 publications receiving 2204 citations.
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A grounded theory of positive youth development through sport based on results from a qualitative meta-study.
Nicholas L. Holt,Kacey C. Neely,Linda Slater,Martin Camiré,Jean Côté,Jessica Fraser-Thomas,Dany J. MacDonald,Leisha Strachan,Katherine A. Tamminen +8 more
TL;DR: A model that distinguishes between implicit and explicit processes to PYD is presented and results of an inductive meta-data analysis produced three categories: PYD climate, life skills program focus, and PYD outcomes.
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2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy
Michelle F. Mottola,Margie H. Davenport,Stephanie-May Ruchat,Gregory A.L. Davies,Veronica J. Poitras,Casey E Gray,Alejandra Jaramillo Garcia,Nick Barrowman,Kristi B. Adamo,Mary Duggan,Ruben Barakat,Phil Chilibeck,Karen Fleming,Milena Forte,Jillian Korolnek,Taniya S Nagpal,Linda Slater,Deanna Stirling,Lori Zehr +18 more
TL;DR: These guidelines provided guidance for pregnant women and obstetric care and exercise professionals on prenatal physical activity and the majority of stakeholders and end users indicated that following these recommendations would be feasible, acceptable and equitable.
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Prenatal exercise for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Margie H. Davenport,Stephanie-May Ruchat,Veronica J. Poitras,Alejandra Jaramillo Garcia,Casey E Gray,Nick Barrowman,Rachel J. Skow,Victoria L Meah,Laurel Riske,Frances Sobierajski,Marina James,Amariah J Kathol,Megan Nuspl,Andrée-Anne Marchand,Taniya S Nagpal,Linda Slater,Ashley Weeks,Kristi B. Adamo,Gregory A.L. Davies,Ruben Barakat,Michelle F. Mottola +20 more
TL;DR: In conclusion, exercise-only interventions were effective at lowering the odds of developing GDM, GH and PE.
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Systematic review of physical activity and cognitive development in early childhood
Valerie Carson,Stephen Hunter,Nicholas Kuzik,Sandra A. Wiebe,John C. Spence,Alinda Friedman,Mark S. Tremblay,Mark S. Tremblay,Linda Slater,Trina Hinkley +9 more
TL;DR: Some preliminary evidence that physical activity may have beneficial effects on cognitive development during early childhood is provided, given the shortage of the information and the weak quality of available evidence.
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Systematic review of sedentary behavior and cognitive development in early childhood.
Valerie Carson,Nicholas Kuzik,Stephen Hunter,Sandra A. Wiebe,John C. Spence,Alinda Friedman,Mark S. Tremblay,Linda Slater,Trina Hinkley +8 more
TL;DR: The type of sedentary behavior, such as TV versus reading, may have different impacts on cognitive development in early childhood, and future research with reliable and valid tools and adequate sample sizes that examine multiple cognitive domains are needed.