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Utilizing Incentivized Economic Experiments to Test for Social Skills Acquisition Through Physical Education: Study Protocol of the Movigen Project
Abstract Besides cognitive skills, non-cognitive skills—social skills in particular—are crucial for outcomes in various domains of life. The present work describes the design of the Movigen project,… -
Effects of Physical Exercise Interventions on Spatial Orientation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Scoping Review
Abstract Background: Regular physical exercise plays an integral part in the psychomotor and psychosocial development of children and adolescents, with complex motor and cognitive processes closely… -
Using digital technology to enhance student engagement in physical education
Abstract This paper explored the use of video technology as an aid to student engagement in physical education. Working in a comprehensive high school in… -
Running Together: How Sports Partners Keep You Running
Abstract We examined how recreational runners benefit from running with others to maintain a consistent training regimen over time. We used data from the ABS… -
Self-determination in Physical Exercise Predicts Creative Personality of College Students: The Moderating Role of Positive Affect
Abstract Although previous studies indicated that intrinsic motivation and positive affect were important for creativity and proved the benefits of physical exercise for creativity, little… -
Physical Activity Levels, Perceived Body Appearance, and Body Functioning in Relation to Perceived Wellbeing Among Adolescents
Abstract This study aimed to investigate self-reported physical activity levels, perceived body appearance, and body functioning in relation to perceived wellbeing among adolescents. A cross-sectional… -
“Functional Fitness Training”, CrossFit, HIMT, or HIFT: What Is the Preferable Terminology?
Abstract Our objective in this letter is initially to analyze the terminology related to one of the main trends in exercise science and practice and… -
Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Single-player vs. Multiplayer Exergaming
Abstract Rationale: Since many modern exergames include a multiplayer component, this study aimed to compare the physiological and perceptual responses between playing a cycling exergame alone… -
Greater Breast Support Is Associated With Reduced Oxygen Consumption and Greater Running Economy During a Treadmill Running Task
Abstract Introduction: Breast pain is a major barrier to running for women. While breast support through the use of sports bras reduces breast-related discomfort, the effect… -
Relationships Between Sports Club Participation and Health Determinants in Adolescents and Young Adults
Abstract Physical fitness is a powerful marker of health in adolescents and young adults. The purpose of this study was to measure the relationships between… -
Playing Pokemon Go: Increased Life Satisfaction Through More (Positive) Social Interactions
Abstract Pokemon Go (PoGo) is a social mobile game requiring both physical activity and social interaction, and previous research has reported positive effects of PoGo… -
Stable physical activity tracking during children’s guided active play
Abstract Objective: Physical activity (PA) decreases during childhood with PA tracking statistics showing moderate coefficients in early childhood moving to poor coefficients in late childhood. The…