Promoting access to leisure time physical activity (LTPA) opportunities for children and youth
is crucial to promote public health. Yet, ensuring sustainable interventions in this field …

Youth violence and gang involvement are severe public health issues. The purpose of this
study was to examine the roles and benefits of recreation in the prevention, intervention, and …

The study purpose was to examine whether adolescents who participated in organized
physical activity (PA) programs differed from nonparticipants in motivation, social support …

This article utilizes the theories of social bond and carnal sociology to analyze the role of the
eductrainer in the sport-based intervention program DesÉquilibres. Methodologically, an …

The limited understanding on why Latino parents endorse organized activities is problematic
given that these beliefs can help elucidate why they overcome barriers to support their …

This study focused on lessons learned from the Physical Education Curriculum under the
reign of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). We conducted an unprecedented analysis of …

The purpose of this study was to explore factors that influenced girls' continued participation
in community-based competitive dance during adolescence. Phenomenology was the …

The performing arts is one particular area of youth community practice can that can be
effectively tapped to attract youth within schools and out-of-school settings, or what has been …

Increased physical activity is needed to help persons with disabilities gain access to its
benefits. Using Raymore's (2002) framework for understanding facilitators to leisure, this …

In our study, we aimed to qualitatively understand Mexican-origin parents' perceptions of
how adolescents' participation in organized activities can contribute to benefits and …