Background There is evidence that physical fitness of children and adolescents (particularly
cardiorespiratory endurance) has declined globally over the past decades. Ever since the …

In 2008, Stodden and colleagues took a unique developmental approach toward addressing
the potential role of motor competence in promoting positive or negative trajectories of …

Background Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and
adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains …

The current manuscript has been adapted from the official position statement of the UK
Strength and Conditioning Association on youth resistance training. It has subsequently …

The purpose of this meta‐analysis was to examine the effect of physical activity interventions
on youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Standard meta‐analytical procedures …

The mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) has been purported as contributing to
children's physical, cognitive and social development and is thought to provide the …

Objectives This systematic review provides an overview of research elucidating the
relationship between fundamental movement skills (FMS) and physical activity (PA) in …

Background: In 2005, investigators convened by the National Cancer Institute recommended
development of standardized protocols for accelerometer use and reporting decision rules in …

For this report, organized sport is defined as physical activity that is directed by adult or
youth leaders and involves rules and formal practice and competition. School and club …

There is no clear consensus on the optimal treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture.
Recently, studies have demonstrated the critical role of functional rehabilitation in the …