Importance Numerous physical distancing measures were implemented to mitigate the
spread of the COVID-19 virus, which could have negatively affected child and adolescent …

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 …

Background COVID-19 restrictions such as the closure of schools and parks, and the
cancellation of youth sports and activity classes around the United States may prevent …

Background Physical activity has many health benefits for young people. In 2018, WHO
launched More Active People for a Healthier World, a new global action on physical activity …

Background A gender-based disparity in physical activity (PA) among youth, whereby girls
are less active than boys is a persistent finding in the literature. A greater understanding of …

Background UK and global policies recommend whole-school approaches to improve
childrens' inadequate physical activity (PA) levels. Yet, recent meta-analyses establish …

Background To date, the scientific literature on socioeconomic correlates and determinants
of physical activity behaviours has been dispersed throughout a number of systematic …

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects up to 2.5% of children and is associated with harmful
health outcomes (eg obesity). Low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary …

This study aimed to evaluate adolescents' moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity
(MVPA) during the COVID-19 pandemic with regards to sociodemographic characteristics …

NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2010 is the fourth in a series of
monitoring surveys that have been conducted in NSW. The survey provides a …