Childhood obesity is nearing epidemic proportions in Ireland and abroad. Childhood is a
key period in the prevention of obesity and additional conditions that are associated with a …

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the Happy 10 programme on
the promotion of physical activity, physical growth and development of primary school …

Purpose–The aim of this literature review is to summarise and synthesise the research base
concerning childhood obesity and physical activity, particularly in relation to teachers and …

Objective The aim of the current study was to examine the perceptions of classroom
teachers regarding the benefits and outcomes of their PE programs. Design Cross-sectional …

Paediatric overweight and obesity is recognised as one of Australia's most significant health
problems and effective approaches to increasing physical activity and reducing energy …

Schools are seen as one of the core agents for the delivery of interventions to promote
activity and combat the obesity epidemic. Research has shown that permanent playground …

Schools have the potential to positively impact on population health. Food and physical
activity practices at Irish post-primary schools are not currently subject to national policy. The …

In today's society, there is a genuine concern about childhood obesity. Physical education
plays a significant role in facilitating healthy lifestyles, fostering social and emotional well …

There are growing expectations on schools to promote health and physical activity and
helping schools to effectively do so is considered a priority. This paper reports on selected …

Introduction: School-based exercise interventions targeted at reducing obesity are often
successful in the short term, but they are resource-heavy and don't always lead to long …