High prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity in children and adolescents has become a
global problem. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature regarding …

Background Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and
adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains …

Background This study examined associations between students' physical fitness and
physical activity (PA), as well as what specific physical fitness components were more …

Although significant attention has been paid to promoting the importance of physical activity
in children, adolescents, and adults, we do not currently understand how to promote …

This academic review critically examines the theoretical and empirical bases of claims made
for the educational benefits of physical education and school sport (PESS). An historical …

Background Sedentary behavior occurs largely subconsciously, and thus specific behavior
change techniques are needed to increase conscious awareness of sedentary behavior …

Siguiendo la teoría de la autodeterminación, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la
asociación entre la percepción de apoyo a las necesidades psicológicas básicas (ie …

Abstract Background In Canada, 31.5% of children are overweight or obese, putting them at
an increased risk of chronic co-morbidities and premature mortality. Physical activity, healthy …

This article is intended to unite the existing research on parental influences on children's
physical activity behaviours in order to establish direction for future research and improve …

Background and purpose. Despite the widely acknowledged public health burden and years
of individually based intervention approaches, physical inactivity remains a growing concern …