Parents are often regarded as one of the significant social agents who are important to the
participation of physical activity (PA) among children and adolescents. However, within the …

The environments of children influence their risk for childhood obesity through, among other
factors, a child's weight‐related behaviors (ie, diet and physical activity). In this article, we …

Background Physical activity levels are low among adolescents in Morocco; however, the
influences on physical activity behavior of adolescents have not yet been explored in a …

Physical activity is a health relevant factor, particularly in affluent societies where overweight
and obesity are increasingly prevalent, even among children. Understanding the …

Background In line with WHO guidelines, the UK government currently recommends that
school-aged children participate in at least 60 minutes, and up to several hours, of at least …

To systematically review the effects of jum** rope on physical fitness among 10 to 12-year-
old preadolescents, and to provide evidence-based support for its use in school physical …

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical self-
efficacy and body mass index in a large sample of schoolchildren. Methods: The Perceived …

Background Studies indicate that children and adolescent populations in most countries
show a low level of physical activity (PA) and an increasing prevalence of obesity …

Girls are less active than boys throughout childhood and adolescence, with limited research
focusing on female community sports-based programs. This study aims to assess the …

Aim Wearable activity trackers (wearables) are increasingly popular intervention tools for
increasing child and adolescent physical activity (PA) levels. However, the large-scale …