Sufficient daily physical activity is associated with many positive mental, physical, and
societal benefits in children. Unfortunately, most children worldwide do not achieve …

Background: The Nigerian Report card on Physical Activity (PA) in Children and Youth was
first developed in 2013 to inform practice and policy on healthy living and prevention of …

Health benefits of physical activity are well known, yet available physical activity data is
limited from children living in African and Asian countries. The purpose of the cross-sectional …

Background: Physical activity (PA) promotion in children and youth is an impetus for
prevention and control of NCD morbidity and mortality, but evidence is needed for effective …

Background: There is current concern for the health and well-being of children and youth in
South Africa, including habits of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior. The 2014 …

Methods: This study was nested within the Agincourt health and socio-demographic
surveillance system (AHDSS) and included 381 subjects, stratified into two age groups: 11 …

It is recommended that children aged 5 to 17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of
moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) daily. 1, 2 However, there is limited …

Background The overwhelming majority of United Arab Emirates (UAE) school-aged
children do not meet the 60 min per day recommendation of moderate-to-vigorous physical …

Physical activity (PA) is a key component in the maintenance and attainment of healthy,
active, well-nourished and psycho-social well-being of a society. Hence, the reduction of …

Continuous research with regards to physical activity and physical fitness patterns of
children is essential for the development and implementation of health promotion …