Given its origins in high-income countries, the field of physical activity and public health
research and promotion has broadly followed a choice-based model. However, a substantial …

Background: The Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents
was developed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in …

Regular physical activity prevents several non-communicable chronic conditions and
premature mortality. The benefits of physical activity can be achieved through active …

To provide an equitable transportation system for the public, it is vital to fully understand
underrepresented populations' active transportation needs and their challenges. This study …

Background Adolescents perceive different barriers for walking versus cycling to school.
This study examined whether adolescents' perceptions of walking and cycling differ by home …

This study examines trends in the rates of active commuting to school (ACS) in Spanish
children (n= 18 343; 8.93±1.68) and adolescents (n= 18 438; 14.11±1.58) aged 6‐18 years …

Introduction Despite the health benefits, a large proportion of girls and boys in Europe do not
travel to school actively. A better understanding of the correlates associated with this …

Abstract Background/Objective This paper aimed to compare the report card grades among
15 Asian jurisdictions participating in the Global Matrix 4.0, and to explore differences in …

Background Children's possibility to be physically active is linked to their parent's
socioeconomic status. The use of active travel has the potential to increase daily physical …

Background Physical activity in childhood is thought to influences health and development.
Previous studies have found that boys are typically more active than girls, yet the focus has …