The public health community is becoming increasingly interested in the potential
contributions of school physical education to child health. School physical education is seen …

Internationally, governments, health and exercise practitioners are struggling with the threat
posed by physical inactivity leading to worsening outcomes in health and life expectancy …

Teachers are considered important role models for the behavior of children during early
childhood. The purposes of this study are to:(a) compare activity levels of preschool children …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a high school sport
education curriculum program on students' motivation for physical education and leisure …

Physical education programs in schools have the potential to promote healthy, active
lifestyles by providing children with some of their recommended physical activity, increasing …

Purpose: To systematically evaluate the effects of mind-body exercises (Tai Chi, Yoga, and
Health Qigong) on motor function (UPDRS, Timed-Up-and-Go, Balance), depressive …

Physical activity (PA) participation levels among youth remain well below national
recommendations. Thus, a variety of strategies to promote youth PA have been advocated …

BACKGROUND: Effective physical activity (PA) interventions are warranted for youth, and
schools have been identified as logical locations for such involvement. Experts and …

Purpose There is considerable debate about the possibility of physical activity
compensation. This study examined whether increased levels in physical activity and/or …

Physical activity (PA), body composition and sedentary behavior may affect the health of
children. Therefore, this study examined the effect of an educational hybrid physical …