Abstract This study investigated physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (SED) in relation to hippocampal gray matter volume (GMV) in pediatric overweight/obesity. Ninety-three children (10 ± 1 year) were classified as overweight, obesity type I, … Read More
A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between age, gender, and physical measures with adequacy in and predilection for physical activity
Background Physical literacy is a complex construct influenced by a range of physical, behavioural, affective, and cognitive factors. Researchers are interested in relationships among these constituent factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate … Read More
Older Adults Perceptions of the Usefulness of Technologies for Engaging in Physical Activity: Using Focus Groups to Explore Physical Literacy
Abstract Insufficient physical activity (PA) levels observed among older adults remain extremely high and pose a danger to developing and maintaining their physical literacy (PL). Each person’s level of PL partly depends on their physical … Read More
Unpacking the physical literacy concept for K-12 physical education: What should we expect the learner to master?
Abstract The term “physical literacy” is gaining traction in many countries and institutions as a goal for physical education. This paper explores the concept of physical literacy and highlights the foundational work in this area, … Read More
How to Teach Critical Thinking
The Australian Curriculum acknowledges that developing thinking skills is a primary purpose of education, and identifies critical thinking as an important capability for the 21st century. Critical thinking has, of course, long been a valuable … Read More
Solved! Making the case for collaborative problem-solving
This report, compiled by a team from Nesta, argues that the ability to solve problems with others is a crucial skill for our young people in the workplace of the future but the current education … Read More
Just let them play? Deliberate preparation as the most appropriate foundation for lifelong physical activity
Just let them play? Deliberate preparation as the most appropriate foundation for lifelong physical activity Recent research in the UK suggests that nearly half of children leave school without the basic movement skills required to … Read More
Compensation for Adolescents’ School Mental Load by Physical Activity on Weekend Days
Abstract Introduction and objective: Increasing mental load and inadequate stress management significantly affect the efficiency, success and safety of the educational/working process in adolescents. The objective of this study is to determine the extent that … Read More
Influences of a yoga intervention on the postural skills of the Italian short track speed skating team
Abstract Introduction: In preparation for a short track speed skating season, eight men and seven women were given yoga sessions during an 8-week high volume training cycle. The sessions were planned according to the postural … Read More
The Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment Tool: Testing a New Physical Literacy Tool for the Early Years
Abstract Background: Physical literacy is essential to physical activity across the lifespan. While there is an emerging body of research on physical literacy in school-aged children, the preschool years have largely been ignored. We tested … Read More