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Implementing Appetite to Play at scale in British Columbia: Evaluation of a Capacity-Building Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in the Early Years
Abstract Childcare is a critical target for promoting children’s physical activity (PA) and physical literacy (PL). With emerging evidence about the efficacy of policy and… -
Well-Being, Obesity and Motricity Observatory in Childhood and Youth (WOMO): A Study Protocol
Background Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health problems facing advanced societies, and Spain is one of the countries with the highest incidence.… -
Outcomes and Feasibility of a 12-Week Physical Literacy Intervention for Children in an Afterschool Program
Abstract Children (N = 90) from eight afterschool programs (n = 4 experimental sites with 47 children; n = 4 control sites with 43 children), along with the program… -
In/Visible Physical Education and the Public Health Agenda of Physical Literacy Development in Hong Kong
Abstract In this article, we will explore the recent development of physical literacy in the Hong Kong context and how the concept and operation of… -
Older Adults Perceptions of the Usefulness of Technologies for Engaging in Physical Activity: Using Focus Groups to Explore Physical Literacy
Abstract Insufficient physical activity (PA) levels observed among older adults remain extremely high and pose a danger to developing and maintaining their physical literacy (PL).… -
Compensation for Adolescents’ School Mental Load by Physical Activity on Weekend Days
Abstract Introduction and objective: Increasing mental load and inadequate stress management significantly affect the efficiency, success and safety of the educational/working process in adolescents. The… -
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… -
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… -
Brain Breaks – Physical Activity Solutions in the Classroom and on Attitudes toward Physical Activity
Abstract Classroom-based physical activity (PA) interventions have received considerable attention due to improvements seen in academic achievement, classroom behaviours, and attitude toward PA. The purpose… -
A Scoping Review of Children and Adolescents’ Active Travel in Ireland
Abstract There appears to be a lack of existing data that comprehensively summarises the evidence of children and adolescents’ active travel in the Republic of… -
Embodying Experiences with Nature in Everyday Life Recovery for Persons with Eating Disorders
Abstract Eating disorders can be understood as attempts to manage a problematic relationship with one’s own body. The objective of this qualitative study was to…
