Tracking of Physical Activity from Early Childhood through Youth into Adulthood

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Physical activity correlates in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

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A scoping review on characteristics of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among 6- to 10-year-old children

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Encouraging active transportation to school: Lessons learned from implementing a walking school bus program in Northeastern Ontario

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Anthropometric Profiles in Table Tennis Players: Analysis of Sex, Age, and Ranking

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Understanding Behavioral Regulation Towards Physical Activity Participation: Do We Need a Paradigm Shift to Close the Gender Gap?

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Barriers to resistance training among college-aged women

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Well-Being, Physical Fitness, and Health Profile of 2,203 Danish Girls Aged 10–12 in Relation to Leisure-time Sports Club Activity—With Special Emphasis on the Five Most Popular Sports

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Childhood and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Adulthood

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Sex/gender considerations in school-based interventions to promote children’s and adolescents’ physical activity

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Impact evaluation of a cycling promotion campaign using daily bicycle counters data: The case of Cycling May in Poland

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Adolescent Lifestyle Behaviour Modification and Mental Health: Longitudinal Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, Sleep, Screen Time, Smoking, and Alcohol Use and Associations with Psychological Distress

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Traffic stress and bicycling to elementary and junior high school: Evidence from Davis, California

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Parental Support and Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Children: A Yearlong Cluster-Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial

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Cardiovascular disease mortality in relation to physical activity during adolescence and adulthood in Japan: Does school-based sport club participation matter?

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Is the association between sociodemographic variables and physical activity levels in adolescents mediated by social support and self-efficacy?

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The Effects of a Comprehensive, Integrated Obesity Prevention Intervention Approach (SuperFIT) on Children’s Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and BMI Z-Score

van de Kolk, I., Gerards, S. M. P. L., Harms, L. S. E., Kremers, S., & Gubbels, J. S. (2019) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph16245016 · Cited by 20

Physical Activity and Mobile Phone Apps in the Preschool Age: Perceptions of Teachers and Parents

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Instagram Advertising among Young Consumers in Wearable Fitness Trackers: The Moderating Role of Technology Acceptance Factors

Gupta, M., Sinha, N., Singh, P., & Liébana-Cabanillas, F. J. (2021) · Journal of Global Marketing · doi:10.1080/08911762.2021.1931616 · Cited by 19

Successful promotion of physical activity among students of medicine through motivational interview and Web-based intervention

Mandic, D., Bjegovic-Mikanovic, V. M., Vuković, D., Djikanović, B., Stamenković, Ž., & Lalic, N. M. (2020) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.9495 · Cited by 21

Correlates of sports practice, occupational and leisure‐time physical activity in Brazilian adolescents

da Silva, D. R. P., Fernandes, R. A., Ohara, D., Collings, P. J., de Souza, M. F., Tomeleri, C. M., Ronque, Ê. R. V., Sardinha, L. B., & Cyrino, E. S. (2015) · American Journal of Human Biology · doi:10.1002/ajhb.22760 · Cited by 18

Time trends: a ten-year comparison (2005–2015) of pedometer-determined physical activity and obesity in Czech preschool children

Sigmund, E., Sigmundová, D., Baďura, P., Trhlíková, L., & Gecková, A. M. (2016) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3269-5 · Cited by 18

Trends and Age-Related Changes of Physical Activity Among Portuguese Adolescent Girls From 2002–2014: Highlights From the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children Study

Martins, J., Marques, A., Loureiro, N., da Costa, F. C., Diniz, J. A., & de Matos, M. G. (2019) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2018-0092 · Cited by 18

The Association between the Preference for Active Play and Neurological Development in Toddlers: A Register-Based Study

Pakarinen, A., Hautala, L., Hamari, L., Aromaa, M. E., Kallio, H., Liuksila, P., Sillanpää, M. L., & Salanterä, S. (2020) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph17072525 · Cited by 18

Recess Behaviors of Urban Children 16 Months After a Green Schoolyard Renovation

Raney, M. A., Bowers, A. L., & Rissberger, A. L. (2021) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2020-0280 · Cited by 18

The Effect of a School-Based Intervention on Children’s Cycling Knowledge, Mode of Commuting and Perceived Barriers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Aranda-Balboa, M. J., Huertas‐Delgado, F. J., Gálvez‐Fernández, P., Saucedo‐Araujo, R. G., Molina-Soberanes, D., Campos-Garzón, P., Herrador‐Colmenero, M., Lara-Sánchez, A. J., Molina‐García, J., Queralt, A., et al. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19159626 · Cited by 18

Nurturing children's development through healthy eating and active living: Time for policies to support effective interventions in the context of responsive emotional support and early learning

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Does incorporating high intensity interval training in physical education classes improve fitness outcomes of students? A cluster randomized controlled trial

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Race, immigrant status, and inequality in physical activity: An intersectional and life course approach

Sher, C., & Wu, C. (2023) · Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologie · doi:10.1111/cars.12451 · Cited by 23

Associations among Motor Competence, Physical Activity, Perceived Motor Competence, and Aerobic Fitness in 10–15-Year-Old Youth

Coe, D. P., Post, E. M., Fitzhugh, E. C., Fairbrother, J. T., & Webster, E. K. (2024) · Children · doi:10.3390/children11020260 · Cited by 28

Género y motivación situacional en Educación Física: claves para el desarrollo de estrategias de intervención. [Gender and situational motivation in physical education: the key to the development of intervention strategies].

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Diferencias según género en el tiempo empleado por adolescentes en actividad sedentaria y actividad física en diferentes segmentos horarios del día (Gender differences in time spent by adolescents in sedentary and physical activity in different day segmen

Carrillo, V., Sierra, A. C., Jiménez-Loaisa, A., González‐Cutre, D., Galindo, C. M., & Cervelló, E. M. (2017) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v0i31.36207 · Cited by 18

Quality of life and habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 years: A cross-sectional study

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Children’s physical activity and sedentary time compared using assessments of accelerometry counts and muscle activity level

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Objectively-measured sedentary time and physical activity in a bi-ethnic sample of young children: variation by socio-demographic, temporal and perinatal factors

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Individual- and environmental-related correlates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in 11-, 13-, and 15-year-old Finnish children

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Like Father, Like Son. Physical Activity, Dietary Intake, and Media Consumption in Pre-School-Aged Children

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Investigating the Potential of a Conversational Agent (Phyllis) to Support Adolescent Health and Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity: Co-Design Study

Moore, R., Al-Tamimi, A.-K., & Freeman, E. (2023) · JMIR Formative Research · doi:10.2196/51571 · Cited by 17

Physical activity and active transportation behaviour among rural, peri-urban and urban children in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria: The PAAT Study

Wachira, L.-J. M., Hayker, S., Larouche, R., Oyeyemi, A. L., Prista, A., Owino, G., Tremblay, M. S., & Onywera, V. O. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0262768 · Cited by 17

Effects of a staff-led multicomponent physical activity intervention on preschooler's fundamental motor skills and physical fitness: The ACTNOW cluster-randomized controlled trial

Haugland, E. S., Nilsen, A. K. O., Vabø, K. B., Pesce, C., Bartholomew, J. B., Okely, A. D., Tjomsland, H. E., Aadland, K. N., & Aadland, E. (2024) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-024-01616-4 · Cited by 20

Health-related parental indicators and their association with healthy weight and overweight/obese children’s physical activity

Sigmund, E., Sigmundová, D., Baďura, P., & Gecková, A. M. (2018) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-018-5582-7 · Cited by 17

Stability and bidirectional relationship between physical activity and sedentary behaviours in Brazilian adolescents: Longitudinal findings from a school cohort study

Straatmann, V., Almquist, Y., Oliveira, A., Veiga, G., Rostila, M., & Lopes, C. (2019) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0211470 · Cited by 14

Physical activity recommendations for health: knowledge and perceptions among college students (Recomendaciones de actividad física para la salud: conocimiento y percepciones entre estudiantes universitarios)

Martins, J., Cabral, M., Elias, C., Nelas, R., Sarmento, H., Marques, A., & Nicola, P. (2019) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v36i36.68324 · Cited by 16

Physical Activity of Adolescents with and without Disabilities from a Complete Enumeration Study (n = 128,803): School Health Promotion Study 2017

Ng, K., Sainio, P., & Sit, C. H. P. (2019) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph16173156 · Cited by 18

Social Support and Modelling in Relation to Physical Activity Participation and Outdoor Play in Preschool Children

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Application of the behaviour change technique taxonomy (BCTTv1) to an inclusive physical literacy-based sport program for children and youth

Weissman, S. E., Perinpanayagam, R., Wright, F. V., & Arbour‐Nicitopoulos, K. P. (2021) · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · doi:10.1177/17479541211016580 · Cited by 19

Parent’s sociodemographic factors, physical activity and active commuting are predictors of independent mobility to school

Rodríguez‐Rodríguez, F., Gálvez‐Fernández, P., Huertas‐Delgado, F. J., Aranda-Balboa, M. J., Saucedo‐Araujo, R. G., & Herrador‐Colmenero, M. (2021) · International Journal of Health Geographics · doi:10.1186/s12942-021-00280-2 · Cited by 17

Adherence to Dietary and Physical Activity Guidelines in Australian Undergraduate Biomedical Students and Associations with Body Composition and Metabolic Health: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gallo, L. A., Gallo, T. F., Young, S. L., Fotheringham, A. K., Barclay, J. L., Walker, J. L., Moritz, K. M., & Akison, L. K. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13103500 · Cited by 17

Propósitos de la Educación Física en Educación Secundaria: revisión bibliográfica (Purposes of Physical Education in Secondary Education: a bibliographic review)

Romero-Chouza, Ó., Lago‐Ballesteros, J., Toja-Reboredo, B., & Valeiro, M. G. (2020) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v1i40.80843 · Cited by 17

Objectively measured physical activity in one-year-old children from a Brazilian cohort: levels, patterns and determinants

Ricardo, L. I. C., Crochemore‐Silva, I., Leão, O. A. D. A., Domingues, M. R., & Wehrmeister, F. C. (2019) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-019-0895-1 · Cited by 17

Promotion of physical activity-related health competence in physical education: A person-oriented approach for evaluating the GEKOS intervention within a cluster randomized controlled trial

Rosenstiel, S., Volk, C., Schmid, J., Wagner, W., Demetriou, Y., Höner, O., Thiel, A., Trautwein, U., & Sudeck, G. (2021) · European Physical Education Review · doi:10.1177/1356336x211037432 · Cited by 21

College students’ perceptions of healthy and unhealthy leisure: associations with leisure behaviour

Agans, J. P., Hanna, S. R., Weybright, E. H., & Son, J. S. (2022) · Leisure Studies · doi:10.1080/02614367.2022.2055773 · Cited by 17

Association of Body Weight and Physical Fitness during the Elementary School Years

Drenowatz, C. J., Chen, S., Cocca, A., Ferrari, G., Ruedl, G., & Greier, K. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19063441 · Cited by 20

Childhood and adolescence physical activity and multimorbidity later in life: A systematic review

Souilla, L., Larsen, A. T. S., Juhl, C. B., Skou, S. T., & Bricca, A. (2024) · Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity · doi:10.1177/26335565241231403 · Cited by 16

Pulse wave velocity is related to exercise blood pressure response in young adults. The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Haarala, A., Kähönen, E., Koivistoinen, T., Pälve, K. S., Hulkkonen, J., Tikkakoski, A., Sipilä, K., Raitakari, O. T., Lehtimäki, T. J., Kähönen, M. A. P., et al. (2020) · Blood Pressure · doi:10.1080/08037051.2020.1750944 · Cited by 16

School-Based Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity Using Games and Gamification: A Systematic Review Protocol

Saucedo‐Araujo, R. G., Chillón, P., López, I. J. P., & Barranco-Ruíz, Y. (2020) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph17145186 · Cited by 22

Motivation and active travel in adolescent girls and boys in Germany – Findings from the ARRIVE study

Renninger, D., Kelso, A., Reimers, A. K., Marzi, I., Beck, F., Engels, E. S., Standage, M., & Demetriou, Y. (2022) · Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour · doi:10.1016/j.trf.2022.09.015 · Cited by 18

Youth-centred participatory action approach towards co-created implementation of socially and physically activating environmental interventions in Africa and Europe: the YoPA project study protocol

Chinapaw, M. J. M., Klaufus, L. H., Oyeyemi, A. L., Draper, C. E., Palmeira, A. L., Silva, M. N., Belle, S. V., Pawlowski, C. S., Schipperijn, J., & Altenburg, T. M. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084657 · Cited by 17

WALES 2021 Active Healthy Kids (AHK) Report Card: The Fourth Pandemic of Childhood Inactivity

Richards, A. B., Mackintosh, K. A., Swindell, N. J., Ward, M., Marchant, E., James, M., Edwards, L. C., Tyler, R., Blain, D., Wainwright, N., et al. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19138138 · Cited by 16

Physical activity and its correlates in people with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review

Kinaupenne, M., Craemer, M. D., Schaballie, H., Vandekerckhove, K., Biervliet, S. V., & Demeyer, H. (2022) · European Respiratory Review · doi:10.1183/16000617.0010-2022 · Cited by 15

Association between screen time and physical activity on mental health among preschoolers: a cross-sectional study from Southwest China

Liang, Y., Jin, Q., Miao, J., Ni, X., Qian, X., Yi, X., Liu, Z., & Xue, H. (2024) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-024-17722-8 · Cited by 19

Parents' role constructions for facilitating physical activity‐related behaviours in their young children

Keech, J. J., Hatzis, D., Kavanagh, D. J., White, K. M., & Hamilton, K. (2018) · Australian Journal of Psychology · doi:10.1111/ajpy.12195 · Cited by 15

Clusters of Adolescent Physical Activity Tracker Patterns and Their Associations With Physical Activity Behaviors in Finland and Ireland: Cross-Sectional Study

Ng, K., Kokko, S. P., Tammelin, T., Kallio, J., Belton, S., O’Brien, W., MURPHY, M. H., Powell, C., & Woods, C. B. (2020) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/18509 · Cited by 15

Dietary Pattern Trajectories from Youth to Adulthood and Adult Risk of Impaired Fasting Glucose: A 31-year Cohort Study

Wu, F., Pahkala, K., Juonala, M., Rovio, S., Sabin, M. A., Rönnemaa, T., Buscot, M., Smith, K. J., Männistö, S., Jula, A., et al. (2021) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/clinem/dgab044 · Cited by 16

Determinants of student’s physical activity: a 12-month follow-up study in Ningxia province

Huang, W., Shi, X., Wang, Y., Li, X., Gao, P., Lu, J., & Zhuang, J. (2021) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-021-10525-1 · Cited by 19

Development and Initial Validation of the PILCAST Questionnaire: Understanding Parents’ Intentions to Let Their Child Cycle or Walk to School

Forsberg, H., Lindqvist, A.-K., Forward, S. E., Nyberg, L., & Rutberg, S. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph182111651 · Cited by 15

Movement and Physical Activity in Early Childhood Education and Care Policies of Five Nordic Countries

Sollerhed, A., Olesen, L. G., Froberg, K., Soini, A., Sääkslahti, A., Kristjánsdóttir, G., Vilhjálmsson, R., Fjørtoft, I., Larsen, R., & Ekberg, J.-E. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph182413226 · Cited by 15

The clustering of physical activity and screen time behaviours in early childhood and impact on future health-related behaviours: a longitudinal analysis of children aged 3 to 8 years

Martin, R., Murphy, J., Molina-Soberanes, D., & Murtagh, E. (2022) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-022-12944-0 · Cited by 15

Understanding and Awareness of Physical Literacy by Early Childhood Educators in Hong Kong – a Mixed-Methods Study

Capio, C. M., Ho, H. C. M., Chan, C. C. Y., & Ho, D. C. W. (2022) · Early Childhood Education Journal · doi:10.1007/s10643-022-01409-z · Cited by 15

Modelling Longitudinal Directional Associations Between Self-regulation, Physical Activity, and Habit: Results from a Cross-lagged Panel Model

Monge‐Rojas, R., Godinho, C. I. A., & Fernández, B. R. (2020) · International Journal of Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1007/s12529-020-09936-y · Cited by 17

DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): Determinants of self-report physical activity and sedentary behaviours in children in settings: A systematic review and meta-analyses

Ling, F. C. M., Khudair, M., Ng, K., Tempest, G. D., Peric, R., Bartos̆, F., Maier, M., Brandes, M., Carlin, A., Ciaccioni, S., et al. (2024) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0309890 · Cited by 14

Smartwatch-monitored physical activity and myopia in children: a 2-year prospective cohort study

Chen, D., Wang, J., Chen, J., Lu, M. J., Du, Y., Zhu, Z., Sankaridurg, P. R., Zhu, Z., Zhang, B., Du, L., et al. (2025) · BMC Medicine · doi:10.1186/s12916-025-04136-5 · Cited by 14

Identifying Promising School-Based Intervention Programs to Promote 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among Children: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Rodrigo-Sanjoaquín, J., Bois, J. E., Solana, A. A., Lhuisset, L., & Casterad, J. Z. (2020) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su12229436 · Cited by 14

Involving Parents in Promoting Healthy Energy Balance-Related Behaviors in Preschoolers: A Mixed Methods Impact and Process Evaluation of SuperFIT

Harms, L. S. E., Gerards, S. M. P. L., Kremers, S., Bessems, K. M. H. H., van Luijk, C., Arslan, T., Mombers, F. M., & Gubbels, J. S. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13051605 · Cited by 15

A Reusable Multiplayer Game for Promoting Active School Transport: Development Study

Laine, T. H., Duong, N., Lindvall, H., Oyelere, S. S., Rutberg, S., & Lindqvist, A.-K. (2022) · JMIR Serious Games · doi:10.2196/31638 · Cited by 14

Effects of a family-based lifestyle intervention on co-physical activity and other health-related outcomes of fathers and their children: the ‘Run Daddy Run’ intervention

Latomme, J., Morgan, P. J., CHASTIN, S. F. M., Brondeel, R., & Cardon, G. (2023) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-023-15191-z · Cited by 14

Conducting school-based health surveys with secondary schools in England: advice and recommendations from school staff, local authority professionals, and wider key stakeholders, a qualitative study

Hatch, L. M., Widnall, E., Albers, P. N., Hopkins, G. V., Kidger, J., de Vocht, F., Kaner, E., van Sluijs, E. M. F., Fairbrother, H., Jago, R., et al. (2023) · BMC Medical Research Methodology · doi:10.1186/s12874-023-01957-x · Cited by 14

Facilitators and barriers to physical activity among English adolescents in secondary schools: a mixed method study

Moore, R. W., Edmondson, L., Gregory, M., Griffiths, K., & Freeman, E. (2023) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1235086 · Cited by 21

Low socio‐economic status associated with unhealthy weight in six‐year‐old Swedish children despite higher levels of physical activity

Henriksson, G. B., Franzén, S., Elinder, L. S., & Nyberg, G. (2016) · Acta Paediatrica · doi:10.1111/apa.13412 · Cited by 14

The impact of environmental, parental and child factors on health-related behaviors among low-income children

Musaad, S. M. A., Speirs, K. E., Hayes, J. T., Mobley, A. R., Fitzgerald, N., Jones, B. L., VanBrackle, A., & Sigman‐Grant, M. (2017) · Appetite · doi:10.1016/j.appet.2017.01.035 · Cited by 14

Efeito de uma intervenção sobre atividade física moderada a vigorosa e comportamento sedentário no tempo escolar de adolescentes

da Costa, B. G. G., da Silva, K. S., da Silveira, P. M., Berria, J., Machado, A. R., & Petróski, E. L. (2019) · Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia · doi:10.1590/1980-549720190065 · Cited by 16

The Developing Brain: Considering the Multifactorial Effects of Obesity, Physical Activity & Mental Wellbeing in Childhood and Adolescence

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Adolescence physical activity is associated with higher tibial pQCT bone values in adulthood after 28-years of follow-up — The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Tolonen, S., Sievänen, H. T., Mikkilä, V., Telama, R., Oikonen, M., Laaksonen, M., Viikari, J. S. A., Kähönen, M. A. P., & Raitakari, O. T. (2015) · Bone · doi:10.1016/j.bone.2015.02.012 · Cited by 14

Women undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery: Family resemblance in pre- to postsurgery physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and spouses

Berglind, D., Willmer, M., Tynelius, P., Ghaderi, A., Näslund, E. B., & Rasmussen, F. E. (2014) · Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases · doi:10.1016/j.soard.2014.10.018 · Cited by 14

Fun, influence and competence—a mixed methods study of prerequisites for high school students’ participation in physical education

Abildsnes, E., Rohde, G. E., Berntsen, S., & Stea, T. H. (2017) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4154-6 · Cited by 23

Muscle power in children, youth and young adults who acquired HIV perinatally.

Ημ, M., Nettlefold, L., Ej, M., Côté, H. C. F., & Alimenti, A. (2017) · Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · Cited by 14

Associations Between Trajectories of Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Television Viewing Time Across Adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Yang, X., Lounassalo, I., Kankaanpää, A., Hirvensalo, M. H., Rovio, S., Tolvanen, A. J., Biddle, S., Helajärvi, H., Palomäki, S. H., Salin, K., et al. (2019) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2018-0650 · Cited by 13

Later achievement of infant motor milestones is related to lower levels of physical activity during childhood: the GECKO Drenthe cohort

Brouwer, S. I., Stolk, R. P., & Corpeleijn, E. (2019) · BMC Pediatrics · doi:10.1186/s12887-019-1784-0 · Cited by 13

Outdoor Recreation within the School Setting: A Physiological and Psychological Exploration

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Interventions Aiming to Promote Active Commuting in Children and Adolescents: An Evaluation From a Sex/Gender Perspective

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The longitudinal associations between mental health indicators and digital media use and physical activity during adolescence: A latent class approach

Engberg, E., Hietajärvi, L., Maksniemi, E., Lahti, J. M. T., Lonka, K., Salmela‐Aro, K., & Viljakainen, H. T. (2022) · Mental health and physical activity · doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100448 · Cited by 17

Association of built environment constructs and physical activity among children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Adebusoye, B., Chattopadhyay, K., Ekezie, W. C., Phalkey, R. K., & Leonardi‐Bee, J. (2022) · JBI Evidence Synthesis · doi:10.11124/jbies-21-00295 · Cited by 13

Activity-tracking assemblages in Finnish early childhood education and care

Paakkari, A., Paananen, M., & Grieshaber, S. (2023) · Childhood · doi:10.1177/09075682231172861 · Cited by 13

Benefits of Table Tennis for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review

González-Devesa, D., Sánchez-Lastra, M. A., Pintos-Barreiro, M., & Ayán, C. (2024) · Children · doi:10.3390/children11080963 · Cited by 25

Children’s Perceived and Actual Physical Activity Levels within the Elementary School Setting

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Longitudinal associations between parental and offspring’s leisure‐time physical activity: The Young Finns Study

Yang, X., Kukko, T., Hirvensalo, M. H., Biddle, S., Rovio, S., Pahkala, K., Hutri‐Kähönen, N., Raitakari, O. T., & Tammelin, T. (2021) · Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports · doi:10.1111/sms.14066 · Cited by 13

Longitudinal trends and predictors of muscle-strengthening activity guideline adherence among Canadian youths

Bennie, J. A., Smith, J. J., Qian, W., Leatherdale, S. T., & Faulkner, G. (2021) · Journal of science and medicine in sport · doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2021.10.008 · Cited by 14

Exercise and Carotid Properties in the Young–The KiGGS-2 Study

Königstein, K., Büschges, J. C., Sarganas, G., Krug, S., Neuhauser, H. K., & Schmidt‐Trucksäss, A. (2022) · Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine · doi:10.3389/fcvm.2021.767025 · Cited by 13

Physical activity from childhood to adulthood

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Tracking of Physical Activity from Childhood to Adulthood: A Review

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Tracking Of Physical Activity Patterns From Late Childhood To Young Adulthood

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Associations of parental physical activity trajectories with offspring's physical activity patterns from childhood to middle adulthood: The Young Finns Study

Xiaolin, Y., Tuomas, K., Kaseva, K., Biddle Stuart, J. H., Rovio, S., Pahkala, K., Janne, K., Hakonen, H., Hirvensalo, M. H., Nina, H.-K., et al. (2022) · UTUPub (University of Turku)

TRACKING OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FROM ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD

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