Recent research evidence has revealed that Greek preschoolers' physical activity (PA)
levels are not satisfactory. Taking into account the amount of time spent daily in preschool …

Research on physical activity (PA) in different educational settings could elucidate which
interventions promote a healthy school lifestyle in early childhood education (ECE). The …

Background Preschools offer high potential for preventive interventions. However, little is
known about the structure of preschool programmes to promote physical activity (PA) in …

The promotion of an active lifestyle has become a priority in Western societies and school
plays a dominant role. The primary objectives of this thesis were i) to examine the lifestyle …

Regular physical activity (PA) is an important component of a healthfully lifestyle in children
and adolescents. While children are more active than adults, a substantial proportion of …

Physical activity (PA) is important for children's growth and development and for their current
and future health. Schools, especially during physical education (PE), are important …

Schools are the primary societal institution with responsibility for promoting physical activity
in youth. Physical education (PE) classes, physical activity outside PE classes and …

Objectives: This paper explores the impact of physical education (PE) lessons, focusing on
children aged 6–7 years, an underrepresented age in physical activity research. Methods …

Early childhood centres are important places for physical activity promotion in young
children, considering the amount of time that children spend at childcare centres. The aim of …

Although children and youth currently form the most active segments of the population in
developed societies, there is a marked trend toward an increase in sedentary lifestyle …