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A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and cost-e...
Background Childhood obesity prevention is a public health priority. Children spend a large proportion of their waking time in school; therefore this is an appropriate setting... -
Subjectively and objectively assessed social and physical environmental corre...
Background Overweight and low levels of physical activity (PA) in preschoolers are major public health concerns. However, to date only few studies have investigated subjective... -
Self-reported domain-specific and accelerometer-based physical activity and s...
Background The interpretation of previous studies on the association of physical activity and sedentary behaviour with psychological health is limited by the use of mostly... -
‘Let’s Move It’ – a school-based multilevel intervention to increase physical...
Background Physical activity (PA) has been shown to decline during adolescence, and those with lower education have lower levels of activity already at this age, calling for... -
Physical literacy levels of Canadian children aged 8-12 years: descriptive an...
Background The current physical literacy level of Canadian children is unknown. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Learn to Play – Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL)... -
Moving to business – changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior afte...
Background Regular physical activity (PA) promotes and excessive sedentary behavior (SB) deteriorates health. Yet the Finnish working-aged population spends most of the day... -
Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire: feasibility, validity, and reliabi...
Background Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, and knowledge and understanding to engage in physical activity for life. Physical... -
Implementation of a co-designed physical activity program for older adults: p...
Background: Despite known health benefits of physical activity (PA), older adults remain among the least physically active age group globally with 30–60% not... -
A global systematic scoping review of studies analysing indicators, developme...
Background National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable diseases.... -
Associations within school-based same-sex friendship networks of children's p...
Background Physical activity in children is associated with better physical and mental health but many children do not meet physical activity guidelines. Friendship groups are... -
Residential neighbourhood greenspace is associated with reduced risk of incid...
Background Three cross sectional studies suggest that neighbourhood greenspace may protect against incident diabetes. This study uses data from a longitudinal study with a large... -
Active children through incentive vouchers – evaluation (ACTIVE): a mixed-met...
Background Adolescents face many barriers to physical activity, demonstrated by the decline in physical activity levels in teenage populations. This study aimed to assess the... -
An activity-friendly environment from the adolescent perspective: a concept m...
Background In today’s society, few adolescents meet physical activity guidelines and effects of physical activity promoting programmes are disappointing. In studies exploring... -
Correlates associated with participation in physical activity among adults: a...
Background Understanding which factors influence participation in physical activity is important to improve the public health. The aim of the present review of reviews was to... -
A push for public health: the effect of e-bikes on physical activity levels
Background Cycling is considered to have a positive effect on public health through increased physical activity. In Norway, the e-bike is seen as a way of getting more people to... -
Snacks, beverages, and physical activity during volunteer-led out-of-school-t...
Background Tens of millions of children regularly participate in out-of-school-time (OST) programs, providing an opportunity for child health promotion. Most research on OST has... -
Why are some groups physically active and others not? A contrast group analys...
Background This field study aims to investigate the determinants of physical activity of particularly active and inactive groups in their leisure environments. In order to... -
Assessment of fidelity in individual level behaviour change interventions pro...
Background Behaviour change interventions that promote physical activity have major implications for health and well-being. Measuring intervention fidelity is crucial in... -
"Attitude and practice of physical activity and social problem-solving abilit...
Background Effective social problem-solving abilities can contribute to decreased risk of poor mental health. In addition, physical activity has a favorable effect on mental... -
What happened in the 'Move for Well-being in School':a process evaluation of ...
Background The aim of this study was to address the gap in the translation of research into practice through an extensive process evaluation of the Move for Well-being in School...
