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Influences of a yoga intervention on the postural skills of the Italian short track speed skating team
Abstract Introduction: In preparation for a short track speed skating season, eight men and seven women were given yoga sessions during an 8-week high volume… -
The Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment Tool: Testing a New Physical Literacy Tool for the Early Years
Abstract Background: Physical literacy is essential to physical activity across the lifespan. While there is an emerging body of research on physical literacy in school-aged… -
Y Kids Academy Program Increases Knowledge of Healthy Living in Young Adolescents
Abstract Objectives It is well established that physical activity levels decline during adolescence. To address this problem, a program called the Y Kids Academy was… -
Impact of Nintendo Wii Games on Physical Literacy in Children: Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Activity Behaviours, and Knowledge
Abstract Physical literacy is the degree of fitness, behaviours, knowledge, and fundamental movement skills (agility, balance, and coordination) a child has to confidently participate in… -
Influence of Perceived Physical Literacy on Coaching Efficacy and Leadership Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract The concept of physical literacy has evolved to work as a guiding ideology in physical education, physical activity and heath, while little is known… -
Multi-Teaching Styles Approach and Active Reflection: Effectiveness in Improving Fitness Level, Motor Competence, Enjoyment, Amount of Physical Activity, and Effects on the Perception of Physical Education Lessons in Primary School Children
Abstract Physical education (PE) researchers sustain that the teaching styles adopted by PE teachers play a key role in defining children’s positive experiences during lessons… -
Practical and Ethical Considerations for Schools Using Social Media to Promote Physical Literacy in Youth
Abstract The rapid development of social media has led to its increased use by children and adolescents for health and well-being purposes. Accordingly, social interactions… -
Development of the Physical Literacy Environmental Assessment (PLEA) Tool
Abstract Physical literacy is becoming increasingly popular in sport, recreation, physical education and physical activity settings and programming. We developed an environmental assessment tool to… -
The Effectiveness of a Primary School Based Badminton Intervention on Children’s Fundamental Movement Skills
Abstract This study examined the effects of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Shuttle Time program on fundamental movement skills (FMS) in English children. A total… -
Effect of a Single Bout of Acute Aerobic Exercise at Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensities on Motor Learning, Retention and Transfer
Abstract Acute exercise influences human cognition, and evidence suggests that learning can be improved. According to the cognitive–energetic approach towards exercise cognition, exercise represents a… -
The ToyBox Study: Influences of Parental Snacking-Related Attitudes, Behaviours and Nutritional Knowledge on Young Children’s Healthy and Unhealthy Snacking
Abstract The ToyBox Study investigated parental influences on preschool children’s healthy and unhealthy snacking in relation to child obesity in a large cross-sectional multinational sample. Parents… -
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Improves Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) in Healthy, Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies
Background: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a sustainable and effective method for improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) in adolescents. HIIT is proven to produce equal…
