Background Previous research has found that built environment features (eg, density,
diversity and design) influence children's mode of transportation choice during school …

This study examined whether active commuting to school in childhood and adolescence
predicted active commuting to work and overall physical activity (PA) in adulthood …

Numerous studies reported a significant decline in physical activity level in adolescents as a
result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Physical fitness is recognized as a powerful marker of …

Today, few children walk or bike to school. According to the National Household Travel
Survey, only 11% of children walk or bike to school. In 1969, almost 50% of children walked …

Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with positive health outcomes over the entire
life course. Many community-based interventions that promote PA focus on implementing …

Objectives Children who walk or bike to school engage in higher levels of physical activity
compared to non-active commuters. However, despite the established benefits of increased …

Abstract Objective To inform Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-
Ed) and other school-based interventions aiming to improve youth cardiorespiratory fitness …

Traffic congestion and high motorization rate is an important challenge for present urban
areas. Design of people-centered cities that facilitate active transport and reduce number of …

Objective: The aims were to describe the permission patterns to walk to school alone,
accompanied by other children or adults, according to the sex of the parents and the …

Objective: The aims were to describe the permission patterns to walk to school alone,
accompanied by other children or adults, according to the sex of the parents and the …