Background Lack of physical activity is a growing problem in China, due to the fast economic
development and changing living environment over the past two decades. The aim of this …

Many studies which were published in other countries identified certain benefits and barriers
to physical activity among young people. But there is no data about the subject pertaining to …

Background The identification of various individual, social and physical environmental
factors affecting physical activity (PA) behavior in Canada can help in the development of …

The main goal of this research is to study in detail the main characteristics of university
students in order to find out the reasons why they have adopted an inactive lifestyle. In order …

The aim of the research was to determine, based on a systematic review of published
studies that dealt with barriers to physical activity in adolescents, which are the most …

Background: One of the goals of the national health reform is to promote a healthy lifestyle in
all the population. The determinants of healthy lifestyles need to be identified to guide …

Early adolescence is a time when a transition away from sport and physical activity
participation is at its highest level among female youth (Hedstrom & Gould, 2004). This has …

Background. Physical activity among students is essential for complimenting sedentary
behavior and for individuals' future health. This study investigates reasons for sport …

Background The prevalence of physical activity among lower educated adolescent girls is
low, suggesting it is important to have insights into the complex processes that may underlie …

Aim. Sleep quality and physical fitness are critical for young adults' growth and health.
However, no study has examined the association between sleep quality and physical fitness …