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Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness
Physical inactivity is a ubiquitous global issue and is associated with the development of many common and costly chronic conditions. There are many...
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Evaluating Physical Activity Levels
Physical activity (PA), including light, moderate, and vigorous body movements, has received increased attention in the applied behavior analysis...
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The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors: A Systematic Literature Review
Typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports, which reflects the response to national curriculum, resource base and...
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The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports may impact adolescent physical health. However, systematic literature...
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Impact of chronic physical activity on individuals’ creativity
There is growing evidence to suggest that physical activity positively influences cognitive processes. A similar trend is seen in the literature...
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Physical Activity for Anxiety for Autistic People: A Systematic Review
Clinical anxiety is a common comorbidity in autistic people. Due to the prevalence of anxiety in the autism population and the adverse effects it...
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A Longitudinal Examination of Direct and Indirect Influences of Parental Behaviors on Child Physical Activity
Many children do not realize the physical health, mental health, cognitive, and academic benefits of physical activity because they are...
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Paternal and maternal parenting style and adolescents’ physical activity motivation: indirect effects through parental physical activity related practices
This study interrogates the association of parenting style with adolescents’ physical activity (PA) motivation while accounting for specific parental...
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Physical Activity and Mental Health in Children and Youth: Clinician Perspectives and Practices
BackgroundRates of mental health challenges among children and youth are on the rise. Physical activity has been identified as a promising...
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Exploring the impact of acute physical activity on creative thinking: a comprehensive narrative review with a focus on activity type and intensity
Recent studies have increasingly focused on the cognitive benefits of acute physical activity, particularly in enhancing creative thinking. Despite...
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A study of the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and residents’ quality of life
Residents’ quality of life (QOL) is an important indicator of their well-being, both physically and mentally, along with their social relations....
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Exploring Mental Health Professionals’ Perceptions of Physical Activity Provision for Mental Health Service Users
Physical activity can be beneficial for physical health, mental health, and personal recovery for mental health service users. However, mental health...
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A structural model of EFL teachers’ physical activity, emotion regulation, and competence for online teaching
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a rapid shift to online teaching, placing unprecedented demands on educators’ physical and mental...
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Timing Matters: A Longitudinal Study Examining the Effects of Physical Activity Intensity and Timing on Adolescents’ Mental Health Outcomes
Physical activity is universally acknowledged for its benefits to mental health; however, the specific intensities and timings that best benefit...
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Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Vigorous Physical Activity: Bidirectional Associations from Early Adolescence to Early Adulthood in Swedish Adolescents
Anxiety symptoms and sleep problems typically emerge during adolescence and are frequently intertwined. However, there is a dearth of knowledge...
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Real-life behavioral and neural circuit markers of physical activity as a compensatory mechanism for social isolation
Social isolation and loneliness pose major societal challenges accelerated by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, especially for mental health. In...
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Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the physical activity parenting practices questionnaire
BackgroundAdopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, is often part of interventions targeting childhood overweight and...
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COVID-19: Physical Activity, Government Restrictions, and Mental Health in the UK and Italy
COVID-19 restrictions could potentially induce poor mental health. This study considers opposing government restrictions on outdoor physical activity...
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The Experience of HIV-Positive Transgender Women Engaging in Physical Activity: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Regular physical activity should benefit HIV-positive transgender women because they are a particularly vulnerable population. However, engaging in...
