Background Muscular fitness (MF) is considered a powerful marker of health, but the extent
to which common health behaviors are associated with MF during childhood and …

Objective To conduct a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials aimed at testing
whether school-based physical activity programmes improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) …

Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children (DPE) is the longest-running
elementary methods textbook on the market, and this latest edition is just as pertinent …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social communication
deficits and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities …

Background Although previous studies have demonstrated that children with high levels of
fundamental movement skill competency are more active throughout the day, little is known …

Background Physical literacy is an emerging construct in children's health promotion, and
may impact their lifelong physical activity habits. However, recent data reveal that only a …

The role of curricular activities for the formation of education, health and behavioural
outcomes has been widely studied. Yet, the role of extra-curricular activities has received …

The aim of the present review is to investigate the main field-based tests, used alone or
included in sport or fitness batteries, for the assessment of health-and skill-related physical …

The purpose of the study is to examine the associations of youth physical activity and screen
time with weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents, separately …

The authors compared physical activity enjoyment, perceived barriers, beliefs, and self-
efficacy between adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing …