Changes in physical activity patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
With the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease 19 (Covid-19) in late 2019, governments
increasingly imposed containment strategies, including social distancing as well as …
increasingly imposed containment strategies, including social distancing as well as …
Factors that influence participation in physical activity in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review from the social ecological model perspective
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 …
global problem. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature regarding …
The effectiveness of digital interventions for increasing physical activity in individuals of low socioeconomic status: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Digital technologies such as wearables, websites and mobile applications are
increasingly used in interventions targeting physical activity (PA). Increasing access to such …
increasingly used in interventions targeting physical activity (PA). Increasing access to such …
Physical literacy, physical activity and health: Toward an evidence-informed conceptual model
Physical literacy (PL) provides a powerful lens for examining movement in relation to
physical activity (PA) and motor skill outcomes, environmental context, and broader social …
physical activity (PA) and motor skill outcomes, environmental context, and broader social …
A systematic review of the strength of evidence for the most commonly recommended happiness strategies in mainstream media
We conducted a systematic review of the evidence underlying some of the most widely
recommended strategies for increasing happiness. By coding media articles on happiness …
recommended strategies for increasing happiness. By coding media articles on happiness …
Development of a consensus statement on the role of the family in the physical activity, sedentary, and sleep behaviours of children and youth
Background Children and youth who meet the physical activity, sedentary, and sleep
behaviour recommendations in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines are more likely …
behaviour recommendations in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines are more likely …
Theories of physical activity behaviour change: A history and synthesis of approaches
Background Most people in developed countries are not physically active enough to reap
optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …
optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the effectiveness of gamification on physical activity: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background Gamification refers to the use of game elements in nongame contexts. The use
of gamification to change behaviors and promote physical activity (PA) is a promising …
of gamification to change behaviors and promote physical activity (PA) is a promising …
The intention-behaviour gap in physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the action control framework
Objective Intention is the proximal antecedent of physical activity in many popular
psychological models. Despite the utility of these models, the discrepancy between intention …
psychological models. Despite the utility of these models, the discrepancy between intention …
Are physical activity interventions for healthy inactive adults effective in promoting behavior change and maintenance, and which behavior change techniques are …
Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior relate to poor health outcomes independently.
Healthy inactive adults are a key target population for prevention. This systematic review …
Healthy inactive adults are a key target population for prevention. This systematic review …