The transition from kindergarten to school is associated with a variety of negative changes.
After entry to elementary school physical activity level decreases. Moreover, physical fitness …

The traditional concept of education and school settings significantly contribute to the
sedentary behavior of adolescents at secondary schools. The aim of this study is to identify …

Over the last decade, the lives of children in several countries, including Greece, have been
affected by recession. The aim of the present study was (a) to examine time trends in …

A secular trend can be observed throughout the world with an increase in childhood obesity
and a decrease in fitness. The research aimed to examine the results of tests measuring the …

Background: Decline in physical activity and the increased number of overweight and obese
children are alarming. These factors can influence, together with the passive role of schools …

(1) Background: Children's overweight and obesity are a growing public health problem. The
aim of this study was to assess the influence of physical activity (PA) at school on body mass …

(1) Introduction: Regular physical activity (PA) is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for
children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an increase in …

Background. The main purpose of this study was to explore the body-mass index and waist
circumference associated with physical fitness by gender. Methods. In this cross-sectional …

Background: Children's and youth education is becoming more and more demanding. In
conjunction with development of information technology, this fact negatively affects lifestyle …

Little is known about the longitudinal trajectories and associations regarding physical activity
(PA), physical fitness (PF), and cognitive skills in childhood. Accelerometer-based PA …