Validation of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy for Greek children: Understanding assessment in response to culture and pedagogy

A Dania, V Kaioglou… - European Physical …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Physical literacy (PL) is recognized as a channel for promoting holistic learning experiences
within physical education (PE). Compared to conceptual advancements made in regard to …

[HTML][HTML] Examining the relationships among cognitive ability, domain-specific self-concept, and behavioral self-esteem of gifted children aged 5–6 years: A cross …

D Papadopoulos - Behavioral Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Although childhood is a critical period of development during which all children begin a
lifelong process of self-discovery that shapes their identities, few studies have focused on …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring physical literacy in children aged 8 to 12 years old: a cross-cultural comparison between China and Greece

MH Li, V Kaioglou, RS Ma, SM Choi, F Venetsanou… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background The concept of physical literacy (PL) has been advocated as a crucial
determinant for increasing the quality and quantity of movement and physical activity (PA) …

How physically literate are children today? A baseline assessment of Greek children 8-12 years of age

V Kaioglou, A Dania, F Venetsanou - Journal of Sports Sciences, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Developing Physical Literacy (PL) in children is considered a promising concept
for establishing active lifestyle habits; yet research evidence is scarce. This study aimed at …

[HTML][HTML] Towards a functional approach to the assessment of daily life physical activity in children: are the PAQ-C and Fitbit Flex-2 technically adequate?

F Venetsanou, K Emmanouilidou, K Soutos… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Considering the need for functional physical activity (PA) measures in PA settings, this study
sought to determine the technical adequacy of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older …

Associations of motor competence, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical activity: The mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness

V Kaioglou, A Dania, A Kambas… - Research Quarterly for …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Supporting children's physical activity (PA) behavior is imperative in order to
safeguard their health. In an attempt to gain a deeper understanding about children's PA …

[HTML][HTML] Children's Involvement in Different Sport Types Differentiates Their Motor Competence but Not Their Executive Functions

M Spanou, N Stavrou, A Dania… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sports provide a context where important aspects of children's health, such as motor skills
and cognitive functions, can be enhanced. However, it is unknown which type of sport may …

Four weeks of neuromuscular training improve static and dynamic postural control in overweight and obese children: a randomized controlled trial

E Guzmán-Muñoz, S Sazo-Rodriguez… - Journal of motor …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Thirty-two children with overweight or obesity were randomly divided into a neuromuscular
training group (NTG)(n= 16) and a control group (CG)(n= 16). All individuals participated in …

[HTML][HTML] Examining relationships among Chinese preschool Children's meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and fundamental movement skills

F Li, L Yin, M Sun, Z Gao - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Few studies have investigated associations between meeting 24-Hour
Movement Guidelines and preschool children's fundamental movement skills (FMS). This …

[PDF][PDF] Self-perception of children participating in different organized physical activity programs.

AA Kantzas, F Venetsanou - European Psychomotricity Journal, 2020 - researchgate.net
The aim of this study was to investigate potential self-perception differences in children who
participate in different organized PA programs. For that purpose, the Pictorial Scale of …