Adolescent girls have been targeted as a priority group for promoting physical activity levels
however it is unclear how this can be achieved. There is some evidence to suggest that …

Background Movement behaviours performed over a finite period such as a 24 h day are
compositional data. Compositional data exist in a constrained simplex geometry that is …

Background Physical activity levels in childhood have decreased, making the promotion of
children's physical activity an important issue. The present study examined gender and …

Monografie si klade za cíl charakterizovat různé trendové designy používané v
kinantropologicky zaměřených studiích, popsat změny ve zdravotně orientovaných …

Background Family influence plays an important role in a child's physical activity (PA). This
study aimed to describe the level of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) …

This study investigates whether more physically active parents bring up more physically
active children and whether parents' level of physical activity helps children achieve step …

The objectives of this study were (a) to examine the association between various kinds of
parental social support and adolescents' physical activity (PA) and (b) to examine whether …

Introduction Parental barriers are a key factor to determine physical activity behaviors, such
as active commuting to school in young people. The purpose of this study was to test the …

Background The Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating in Schools
(APPLE Schools) has been recognized as a “best practice” in preventing childhood obesity …

Background Physical activity reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases and is
therefore an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular engagement in physical …