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

Background Although multiple systematic reviews indicate that various determinants
(barriers and facilitators) occur in the implementation processes of policies promoting …

Background Low levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and mental health
problems are issues that have received considerable attention in the last decade. The aim of …

Abstract Background In British Columbia Canada, a Daily Physical Activity (DPA) policy was
mandated that requires elementary school teachers to provide students with opportunities to …

Background Physical activity (PA) is critical to preventing childhood obesity and contributes
to children's overall physical and cognitive health, yet fewer than half of all children achieve …

Background Few school-based interventions have been successful in reducing physical
activity decline and preventing overweight and obesity in adolescent populations. As a …

Aim: To assess the impact of a multistrategy intervention designed to improve teachers'
implementation of a school physical activity (PA) policy on student PA levels. Methods: A …

OBJECTIVES: To review the effectiveness of school-based interventions with a physical
activity component by measuring changes in psychological determinants, physical activity …

This article focuses on results of the systematic review from the Guide for Useful
Interventions for Activity in Latin America project related to school-based physical education …

This study reviewed the effectiveness of school-based physical activity interventions aimed
at reducing overweight, obesity and hypertension in children. We searched 14 databases …