Background Low levels of physical activity (PA) and high levels of sedentary behaviour (SB)
have been observed in young people. Both behaviours are detrimental for health with …

Background: Few studies have delved into the relationship of the social environment with
children's physical activity and outdoor play in public playgrounds by considering gender …

The purpose of this study is to examine the reciprocal relationship between motor abilities
and physical activity and the mediation effects of physical self-concept in this relationship …

Background Physical activity (PA) as a precondition of child development is related with
social environmental correlates. However, domain-specific PA and gender issues have …

Objective: The purposes of this paper were to (a) develop a new short, theory-driven, version
of the physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES-S) using content analysis; and (b) …

Objectives To assess the relationship between proximity to specific sports facilities and
participation in the corresponding sports activities for adolescents in Germany. Methods A …

Physical activity is a health relevant factor, particularly in affluent societies where overweight
and obesity are increasingly prevalent, even among children. Understanding the …

Background The relationship between socioeconomic position (SEP) and adolescent
physical activity is uncertain, as most evidence is limited to specific settings and a restricted …

Physical literacy (PL) is theorized to be an important determinant of physical fitness (PF) and
physical activity levels (PALs), but studies have rarely examined possible correlations …

Background Several theories have been established to explain physical activity (PA)
participation. However, many of these theories might not be applicable to adolescent PA …