Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity
increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension …

Kinesiology researchers have long had an interest in physical activity, fitness, and health
issues and in the professional education and work practices of teachers and coaches. The …

The health benefits of physical activity are well documented, and the important role that
schools and physical education (PE) can play in reducing sedentary behavior and …

Objective The purpose of this paper is to make a case for Comprehensive School Physical
Activity Program (CSPAP) to be the organizational framework for providing physical activity …

Background School physical education (PE) is considered as an effective channel for youth
to accumulate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and reduce sedentary time …

In response to the dramatic rise in childhood obesity, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
and other organizations have advocated increasing the amount of time that elementary …

BACKGROUND: Physical Education and School Sport (PESS) is an integral part of the
school curriculum in Ireland. Historically the “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” philosophy has …

Using the quasi-experimental design, this study examined the effect of autonomy support on
self-determined motivation in elementary school physical education (PE) students. One …

Creating environments in physical education (PE) that foster perceived competence and
physical activity during gender-mixed game play lessons is a challenge, especially with …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND This study investigates school lifestyle among adolescents in
terms of physical activity (PA) structure:(1) adolescents participating in a physical education …