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View article: Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is essential for physical and mental health, yet sustaining long-term PA engagement remains a challenge. Booster strategies—follow-up contacts delivered after the end of interventions—have been proposed as…
View article: The Long‐Term Effects of a Combined Physical Activity and Health Education Programme on Well‐Being for Socially Vulnerable Children and Adolescents
The Long‐Term Effects of a Combined Physical Activity and Health Education Programme on Well‐Being for Socially Vulnerable Children and Adolescents Open
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for the development of well‐being, yet declines are commonly observed, particularly among youth from low socio‐economic status backgrounds. This study examined the short‐term (3.5 months) and …
View article: Superior health-related physical fitness and well-being in 12–15-year-old Danish adolescents who are active in organized leisure-time sports – a cross-sectional study
Superior health-related physical fitness and well-being in 12–15-year-old Danish adolescents who are active in organized leisure-time sports – a cross-sectional study Open
Background Global reports indicate that less than 20% of 11–17-year-olds meet physical activity recommendations, and while organized sports participation increases the likelihood of meeting these guidelines, no other studies were found tha…
View article: Protocol for the FIT FIRST Teen effectiveness and implementation study – a cluster randomised mixed methods trial
Protocol for the FIT FIRST Teen effectiveness and implementation study – a cluster randomised mixed methods trial Open
Introduction Physical activity (PA) is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for children and youth, but many adolescents do not fulfil the recommendations. The FIT FIRST concept can be a part of recommended PA, since it offers multiple…
View article: Recovery strategies in elite level rugby union players and positional considerations - scoping review
Recovery strategies in elite level rugby union players and positional considerations - scoping review Open
Background: Rugby union training and competition results in task specific fatigue. As a result, it is essential that practitioners working in elite rugby settings identify and understand the position specific demands placed upon players an…
View article: Adolescent Digital Engagement and Mental Well-Being: A Study on Digital Maturity
Adolescent Digital Engagement and Mental Well-Being: A Study on Digital Maturity Open
Despite the growing importance of digital technologies in adolescents’ lives, how digital use links to adolescent mental well-being is not well understood. This study examined the role of digital maturity –self-determined use of digital te…
View article: Teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion in physical education: systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted before and after the Salamanca Statement
Teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion in physical education: systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted before and after the Salamanca Statement Open
The case for inclusion of students with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND) in mainstream physical education (PE) classes has increased over the last four decades. This is because PE has been consistently reported as a key wh…
View article: Health & well-being experiences of patients with pulmonary fibrosis from dancing intervention
Health & well-being experiences of patients with pulmonary fibrosis from dancing intervention Open
Patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) are recommended pulmonary rehabilitation which improves health outcomes. Such physical activity (PA) programmes are meant to promote sustainable behavioural change as exercise activities are valued, en…
View article: Inclusion of children with disabilities and special educational needs in physical education: an exploratory study of factors associated with Irish teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and school context
Inclusion of children with disabilities and special educational needs in physical education: an exploratory study of factors associated with Irish teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and school context Open
Since the publication of the Education for People with Special Educational Needs Act in 2004, inclusion in Ireland has become a priority for the educational system. Despite the promotion of physical education (PE) as a key setting for faci…
View article: Review of: "Challenges of Learners with Disabilities in Open Schools in India"
Review of: "Challenges of Learners with Disabilities in Open Schools in India" Open
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View article: Dancing for Health and Wellbeing: A Feasibility Study of Examining Health Impacts of Online Dancing among Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Dancing for Health and Wellbeing: A Feasibility Study of Examining Health Impacts of Online Dancing among Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients Open
Background: Physical activity (PA) is recommended in the management of patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) to improve health outcomes. Dance is one such form of PA which is meaningful, valuable, enjoyable and has demonstrated positive ph…
View article: The Impact of Dance Interventions on Patients with Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases: A Systematic Review
The Impact of Dance Interventions on Patients with Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases: A Systematic Review Open
Dance has been highlighted as one of the most enjoyable, safe, and feasible forms of physical activity, improving physical health, mental health, and general well-being, among various patients. Little is known about the effect and impact o…
View article: Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Children and adolescents have experienced measurable reductions in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings underscore the need to provide bolstered access to support and resources related to physical activity to ensure goo…
View article: Inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities in physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of teachers’ attitudes
Inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities in physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of teachers’ attitudes Open
Research shows that teachers' attitudes toward physical education are associated with positive pupil outcomes. However, there is limited robust synthesis of evidence regarding teachers' attitudes toward working with vulnerable learners in …
View article: The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) is an assessment of human movement that may signal potential deficits that could predispose an otherwise healthy person to injury risk. FMS™ scores are well reported in both athletic and ad…