Article
Psychology, Biological
Carissa Wengrovius, Suzanna Zick, Adriene M. Beltz, Erin E. Wentz, Dale A. Ulrich, Leah E. Robinson
Summary: This study examined the relationship between physical activity and interoceptive sensibility in children and found that children with higher levels of physical activity had better interoceptive sensibility of emotion and physical energy. Age was also predictive of interoceptive domains representing the awareness of illness and toileting needs.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kai Ren, Xing Chen, Yanni Zhang, Fang Sun, Fan Peng
Summary: Studies have shown that physical activity (PA) is negatively associated with academic procrastination, but there is limited research on the mechanism underlying this relationship. This study aims to explore the relationship between PA and academic procrastination by investigating the roles of physical self-perceptions and self-esteem. The findings indicate that PA, physical self-perceptions, and self-esteem are negatively correlated with academic procrastination, with self-esteem mediating the association between PA and academic procrastination, and physical self-perceptions and self-esteem sequentially mediating the association between PA and academic procrastination.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Jo Salmon, Robin M. Daly, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, David W. Dunstan, Kylie D. Hesketh, Paul A. Della Gatta, Nicola D. Ridgers
Summary: This study found that replacing sedentary time with moderate or vigorous-intensity physical activity may benefit children's cardiometabolic health, especially in children with healthy weight and overweight.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Miguel Angel Duran-Vinagre, Sergio J. J. Ibanez, Sebastian Feu, Susana Sanchez-Herrera
Summary: This study aimed to analyze university students' motivational processes and intention to be physically active, comparing according to gender and fields of study. The results showed that men had higher levels of self-determined behavior and intention to be physically active in the future. Additionally, there were significant differences between different fields of study.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Jannos Siaplaouras, Annika Jahn, Paul Helm, Kerstin Hanssen, Ulrike Bauer, Christian Apitz, Claudia Niessner
Summary: This study evaluates the correlation between physical self-concept and participation in physical activities among children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The results show that despite similar levels of physical self-concept between children with CHD and their healthy peers, physical activity is significantly reduced in children with CHD. This highlights the need to promote a physically active lifestyle among children with CHD regardless of the severity of their heart defects.
Article
Pediatrics
Mattienne R. van der Kamp, Bram W. Nieuwdorp, Boony J. Thio, Monique Tabak, Arvid W. A. Kamps, Hermie J. Hermens, Jean M. M. Driessen
Summary: The study aimed to compare self-reported Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) with objectively measured physical activity using accelerometry in children with asthma. The results showed weak to moderate correlations between PAQ-C and accelerometer data, with a PAQ-C score of 3.5 or higher potentially serving as a screening tool for ruling out physical inactivity in a portion of the pediatric asthma population.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jue Yang, Lan Mu, Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa
Summary: Physical activity plays a vital role in children's health, and environmental factors affect their activity levels. This study proposes a Physical activity Access Disparity (PAD) index for children and applies it to US and Georgia data. The index allows researchers and policymakers to analyze disparities in children's access to physical activity environments.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul O'Halloran, Courtney Sullivan, Kiera Staley, Matthew Nicholson, Erica Randle, Adrian Bauman, Alex Donaldson, Nicola McNeil, Arthur Stukas, Annemarie Wright, Michael Kingsley
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of a single item measure (SIM) in detecting change in physical activity levels in adolescents. The results showed that the SIM is adequate for assessing physical activity at a single time point but not recommended for assessing change.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sebastiano Costa, Antonino Bianco, Valentina Polizzi, Marianna Alesi
Summary: This study examines the longitudinal relationships between autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and negative affect in physical activity among children. The results indicate that controlled motivation at one time point predicts negative affect in physical activity at a later time point. The findings support the hypotheses based on the self-determination theory framework regarding the role of motivation in predicting affects in the context of physical activity.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meng Wang, Xi Shen, Lamei Deng, Feng Yu, Yin Lou, JunJi Liu, Yibing Huang
Summary: The study investigated and analyzed the relationship between adolescent physical activity and self-assessment of health, and found a significant correlation between the two. It was also discovered that family income serves as an intermediary variable between physical activity and self-rated health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Javier Valenciano Valcarcel, Alejandro Jimenez-Loaisa, Ignacio Rieiro, Jesus Martinez-Martinez
Summary: This study examines the convergent validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) for assessing moderate-to-vigorous and total physical activity in school children. The results show that the PAQ-C total score is moderately associated with both moderate-to-vigorous and total physical activity, with higher associations in girls compared to boys. Acceptable measurement bias was found in all age groups. Researchers should be cautious when using the PAQ-C to assess moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in school children.
MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diego Sales, Joao Pedro da Silva Jr, Raiany Rosa Bergamo, Luis Carlos de Oliveira, Gerson Ferrari, Victor Matsudo
Summary: This study examined the association between school environment indicators and sedentary behavior as well as different intensities of physical activity in children. It included 515 children aged 9-11 years old from public and private schools in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil. Sedentary behavior and physical activity were evaluated using an accelerometer, while the school environment indicators were assessed through a questionnaire. The findings revealed that school policies and practice, supervision committee, inter-school competitions, breaks of 15-29 minutes, outdoor sports field, and crossing guards were positively associated with moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity. In conclusion, there is a relationship between school environment indicators and higher levels of physical activity, leading to a greater likelihood of meeting physical activity guidelines.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Susan Giblin, Paul Scully, Niall Dalton, Muiriosa Connolly, Alison McCaffrey, Ali Sheikhi, Orla Neylon, Clodagh O'Gorman
Summary: This study examines parents' and children's perceptions of barriers and facilitators to physical activity engagement for children with T1D. The results demonstrate the potential influence of parents' perceptions on physical activity engagement in children with T1D.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yongkang Wang, Weizhong She, Guijun Chi, Junsheng Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between self-rated health and vigorous physical activity among Chinese adolescents, finding that respondents who engaged in vigorous exercise more frequently tended to rate their health higher.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angel Denche-Zamorano, Javier Urbano-Mairena, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, Laura Munoz-Bermejo, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Miguel Angel Garcia-Gordillo, Alexis Colmenarez-Mendoza, Joan Guerra-Bustamante, Maria Mendoza-Munoz
Summary: This study analyzed the associations between physical activity level, perceived social support, and mental health in adults with asthma, finding that higher physical activity level and positive self-perceived health are related to lower psychological distress.
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Leon Straker, Verity Booth, Verity Cleland, Sjaan Gomersall, David Lubans, Tim Olds, Lindsey Reece, Nicola Ridgers, Michalis Stylianou, Grant Tomkinson, Kylie Hesketh
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Phillip J. Hill, Melitta A. McNarry, Leanne Lester, Lawrence Foweather, Lynne M. Boddy, Stuart J. Fairclough, Kelly A. Mackintosh
Summary: This study aimed to assess whether sex moderates the association between fundamental movement skills and health and behavioral outcomes. The results showed that object control skill competence had a direct association with perceived sports competence and an indirect association with sedentary time for boys, while no significant association was found between fundamental movement skills and perceived sports competence for girls. Perceived sports competence was also found to be more strongly associated with sedentary time for boys than girls.
JOURNAL OF MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jo Salmon, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, Nicola Dawn Ridgers, Kylie D. Hesketh, Robin M. Daly, David Dunstan, Helen Brown, Jacqui Della Gatta, Paul Della Gatta, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Lauren Shepphard, Marj Moodie, Clare Hume, Vicki Brown, Kylie Ball, David Crawford
Summary: The Transform-Us! school- and home-based intervention is effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior and adiposity indicators, but increasing physical activity remains challenging.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Borja del Pozo Cruz, Rosa M. Alfonso-Rosa, Ruben Lopez-Bueno, Stuart J. Fairclough, Alex Rowlands, Jesus del Pozo-Cruz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of past hospitalization on the current physical activity levels of European older adults. The results showed that hospitalization was associated with reduced physical activity volume, but the length of stay in the hospital was not a significant factor.
Article
Sport Sciences
Kylie D. Hesketh, Verity Booth, Verity Cleland, Sjaan R. Gomersall, Tim Olds, Lindsey Reece, Nicola D. Ridgers, Leon Straker, Michalis Stylianou, Grant R. Tomkinson, David Lubans
Summary: This study summaries the grades of 10 indicators from the 2022 Australian Physical Activity Report Card to assess physical activity behaviors and supports. The results show that overall physical activity levels and screen time are the worst performing indicators, while community and the built environment are the best. Despite access to facilities and open spaces, physical activity levels of Australian children remain consistently low, calling for a National Physical Activity Plan to address this issue.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ashley Cox, Robert J. J. Noonan, Stuart J. J. Fairclough
Summary: Muscular fitness is important for overall health, and schools provide an opportunity to promote it through physical education. However, many teachers lack expertise and confidence in delivering muscular fitness activities. A survey of PE teachers in the UK revealed a poor understanding of muscular fitness and the need for continued professional development to implement successful interventions.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stuart J. Fairclough, Alex V. Rowlands, Borja del Pozo Cruz, Matteo Crotti, Lawrence Foweather, Lee E. F. Graves, Liezel Hurter, Owen Jones, Mhairi MacDonald, Deborah A. McCann, Caitlin Miller, Robert J. Noonan, Michael B. Owen, James R. Rudd, Sarah L. Taylor, Richard Tyler, Lynne M. Boddy
Summary: This study provides age- and sex-specific reference percentile values for physical activity volume and intensity in English youth, and compares activity levels by age and sex. Boys are more active than girls, and older age groups are less active than younger age groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Brittany A. A. Swelam, Lauren Arundell, Jo Salmon, Gavin Abbott, Anna Timperio, Sebastien F. M. Chastin, Nicola D. D. Ridgers
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the alignment between children's self-reported usual compensation and compensation recall after changes in activity levels, as well as any changes in alignment after periods of activity or inactivity. The findings suggest that there is some consistency between children's self-reported compensation and their recall of compensation. Future research should consider device-measured comparisons and identify characteristics of children at risk of activity compensation in future interventions.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Janda, Ales Gaba, Ondrej Vencalek, Stuart Fairclough, Jan Dygryn, Lukas Jakubec, Lukas Rubin
Summary: This study analyzed the differences in 24-hour activity profiles between school days and weekend days, and investigated the associations between unfavorable activity profiles and childhood obesity. The results showed that activity levels were lower on weekend days and positively associated with obesity indicators. This highlights the importance of optimizing 24-hour movement behaviors in preventing childhood obesity.
Review
Sport Sciences
Lisa M. Barnett, Alethea Jerebine, Richard Keegan, Kimberley Watson-Mackie, Lauren Arundell, Nicola D. Ridgers, Jo Salmon, Dean Dudley
Summary: The purpose of this review is to identify assessment instruments for measuring physical literacy in school-aged children and assess their feasibility. Through a systematic review, nine suitable assessment instruments were found and evaluated for validity and reliability. The results showed that survey-based instruments are the most feasible for use in schools.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Robert M. Portman, Andrew R. Levy, Sarah F. Allen, Stuart J. Fairclough
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are allowing self-referral access. This study explores whether key referral characteristics are associated with self-referral to an ERS and whether self-referral participants are more or less likely to complete schemes than healthcare referrals. The findings show that self-referral participants were more likely to be women, have musculoskeletal health conditions, access a specific site, and enroll during the spring.
HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katrina Wilhite, Borja del Pozo Cruz, Michael Noetel, Chris Lonsdale, Nicola D. Ridgers, Carol Maher, Emma Bradshaw, Taren Sanders
Summary: The study found that socioeconomic position influences the domains in which youth accumulate their movements, with those from lower socioeconomic positions more likely to spend more time on recreational screen activities and less time on education-based sedentary behaviors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nicola D. D. Ridgers, Emily Denniss, Alissa J. J. Burnett, Jo Salmon, Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren
Summary: This study aimed to establish a consensus on the definition and reporting of activity patterns and components. Through literature search and a Delphi survey, the study identified and achieved consensus on the definition and components of activity patterns. This consensus definition allows for standardization of activity patterns terminology, which is crucial for researchers conducting related studies and informing the development of public health guidelines and interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Harriet Koorts, Anna Timperio, Chris Lonsdale, Nicola D. Ridgers, David R. Lubans, Jacqueline Della Gatta, Adrian Bauman, Amanda Telford, Lisa Barnett, Karen E. Lamb, Natalie Lander, Samuel K. Lai, Taren Sanders, Lauren Arundell, Helen Brown, Katrina Wilhite, Jo Salmon
Summary: The TransformUs programme is being disseminated to all primary schools in Victoria, Australia, aiming to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among school children. The study protocol involves a 5-year effectiveness-implementation trial to assess the scalability and effectiveness of the programme, using mixed methods and a quasi-experimental design. Findings will be used to inform education policy and practice on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors on a population-wide scale.
Article
Pediatrics
Lauren Clifford, Richard Tyler, Zoe Knowles, Emma Ashworth, Lynne Boddy, Lawrence Foweather, Stuart J. Fairclough
Summary: This study describes and reflects on the process of co-creating a primary school physical activity intervention called 'Move Well Feel Good' to improve children's motor competence and mental health. Stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, physical activity specialists, and children, participated in co-creation workshops and integrated their knowledge and experiences with existing research evidence to develop intervention ideas. The chosen intervention received six out of twelve votes, highlighting the importance of engaging with stakeholders in the development of school-based interventions.