The effects of physical activity and physical fitness on children's achievement and cognitive outcomes: a meta-analysis
AL Fedewa, S Ahn - Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
It is common knowledge that physical activity leads to numerous health and psychological
benefits. However, the relationship between children's physical activity and academic …
benefits. However, the relationship between children's physical activity and academic …
Do peers matter? A review of peer and/or friends' influence on physical activity among American adolescents
This systematic review investigated the relationship between peer and/or friend variables
and physical activity among adolescents by synthesising cross-sectional, longitudinal, and …
and physical activity among adolescents by synthesising cross-sectional, longitudinal, and …
Physical literacy
M Whitehead - … Association of Physical Education and Sport …, 1993 - api.taylorfrancis.com
What is physical literacy? What are the benefits of being physically literate? The term
'physical literacy'describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and …
'physical literacy'describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and …
Traffic-related air pollution and obesity formation in children: a longitudinal, multilevel analysis
Background Biologically plausible mechanisms link traffic-related air pollution to metabolic
disorders and potentially to obesity. Here we sought to determine whether traffic density and …
disorders and potentially to obesity. Here we sought to determine whether traffic density and …
Influence of friends on children's physical activity: a review
CC Maturo, SA Cunningham - American journal of …, 2013 - ajph.aphapublications.org
We examined evidence for friendship influences on children's physical activity (PA) through
systematic searches of online databases in May 2012. We identified 106 studies (25 …
systematic searches of online databases in May 2012. We identified 106 studies (25 …
Write, draw, show, and tell: A child-centred dual methodology to explore perceptions of out-of-school physical activity
Background Research to increase children's physical activity and inform intervention design
has, to date, largely underrepresented children's voices. Further, research has been limited …
has, to date, largely underrepresented children's voices. Further, research has been limited …
Engaging parents to increase youth physical activity: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Parents are often involved in interventions to engage youth in physical
activity, but it is not clear which methods for involving parents are effective. PURPOSE: A …
activity, but it is not clear which methods for involving parents are effective. PURPOSE: A …
Children's active play: self-reported motivators, barriers and facilitators
Background Physical activity has important benefits for children's physical health and mental
wellbeing, but many children do not meet recommended levels. Research suggests that …
wellbeing, but many children do not meet recommended levels. Research suggests that …
Adolescents' physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of mothers' perspectives
Background Socio-behavioural adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic may have
significantly affected adolescents' lifestyle. This study aimed to explore possible reasons …
significantly affected adolescents' lifestyle. This study aimed to explore possible reasons …
Social network analysis of childhood and youth physical activity: a systematic review
K Macdonald-Wallis, R Jago, JAC Sterne - American journal of preventive …, 2012 - Elsevier
Context Social network analysis has been used to better understand the influence of friends
and peer groups in a wide range of health behaviors. This systematic review synthesizes …
and peer groups in a wide range of health behaviors. This systematic review synthesizes …