Objective To synthesise reviews investigating physical activity and depression, anxiety, self-
esteem and cognitive functioning in children and adolescents and to assess the association …

Qualitative research may be able to provide an answer as to why adults and children do or
do not participate in sport and physical activity. This paper systematically examines …

Objective: Without standardized definitions of the techniques included in behavior change
interventions, it is difficult to faithfully replicate effective interventions and challenging to …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

To increase young people's physical activity (PA) levels it is important to understand the
correlates of PA in children and adolescents. We sought to identify factors associated with …

A growing number of studies have pulled from Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory to
design interventions targeting health behavior change. More recently, researchers have …

Objective To assess the effects of interventions to promote walking in individuals and
populations. Design Systematic review. Data sources Published and unpublished reports in …

Background Popular theories of health behavior have often been criticized for neglecting an
affective component to behavioral engagement. Purpose This study reviewed affective …

Background: Public health discussions of physical activity have tended to focus on physical
health benefits rather than mental health benefits. Aim: This article provides a commentary …

Not taking enough physical activity leads to an increased risk of a number of chronic
diseases including coronary heart disease. Regular physical activity can reduce this risk and …