Background A number of school‐based policies or practices have been found to be effective
in improving child diet and physical activity, and preventing excessive weight gain, tobacco …

Access to green schoolyards (schoolyards designed with greenery and natural elements to
create a park-like environment, as opposed to asphalt-based playgrounds) are associated …

Schoolyards are recognized as important settings for physical activity interventions during
recess. However, varying results have been reported. This pilot study was conducted to gain …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) is decreasing among children, while
sedentary behavior (SB) is increasing. Schoolyards seem suitable settings to influence …

Schoolyard renewal can increase physical activity during recess, but it remains unclear how
features and layout can promote physical activity for both genders. This paper aims to …

Abstrak Latar Belakang: Tingginya kejadian obesitas pada remaja masih menjadi tantangan
kesehatan di dunia. Penyebabnya bersifat multifaktorial namun juga banyak disebabkan …

Background A limited amount of research has examined the effect of changing public open
spaces on active living. This paper will present the study protocol of a community-based …

Physical activity reduces the risk of non-communicable disease by improving physiological
and psychological health. Still, many adults and adolescents worldwide are physically …

Girls are typically less active in the schoolyard during recess than boys. It is therefore
necessary to understand influences on girls' recess activity in schoolyards. The aim of this …

Background Several school‐based interventions are effective in improving child diet and
physical activity, and preventing excessive weight gain, and tobacco or harmful alcohol use …