Objective It is unknown how much previous reviews on promoting physical activity (PA) for
children and adolescents (aged 6–18 years) take into account studies from low-and middle …

Objective The objective of this review is to investigate the effectiveness of interventions to
promote physical activity (PA) among children and adolescents in Asian countries. Study …

Background Reduced physical activity (PA) is one of the significant health concerns in adults
and children alike. Despite the proven benefits of PA, most children, globally, do not meet …

Background It is widely recognised that noncommunicable diseases are on the rise
worldwide, partly due to insufficient levels of physical activity (PA). It is a particularly …

Introduction: A vast majority of children and adolescents are physically inactive. As a result,
high obesity rates and related diseases have made physical activity promotion a politically …

Physical activity (PA) decreases during the transition from childhood to adolescence, with
larger declines observed in girls. School-based interventions are considered the most …

Context Existing reviews of physical activity (PA) interventions designed to increase PA
behavior exclusively in children (ages 5 to 11 years) focus primarily on the efficacy (eg …

Background Childhood obesity is increasing globally, with widening inequalities by
socioeconomic status and sex. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of school …

Background Increased physical activity (PA) has been associated with a reduction in non-
communicable disease risk factors and outcomes. However, interventions to increase …

Background Regular participation in physical activity (PA) benefits children's health and well-
being and protects against the development of unhealthy body weight. A key factor in …