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Meaningful Experiences in Physical Education and Youth Sport: A Review of the Literature
Abstract The purpose of this research is to review the literature about young people’s meaningful experiences in physical education and youth sport. We reviewed 50… -
Learning informally to use the ‘full version’ of teaching games for understanding
Abstract This paper examines an experienced teacher’s employment of the teaching games for understanding (TGfU) model in a UK secondary school. The study sought to… -
Construction and Validation of a Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Physical Education Teachers
Abstract The purpose of this study was to construct and validate a “Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument” (PPLI) for physical education teachers. Based on literature review… -
Active children through incentive vouchers – evaluation (ACTIVE): a mixed-method feasibility study
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… -
The spawns of creative behaviour in team sports: a creativity developmental framework
Abstract Developing creativity in team sports players is becoming an increasing focus in sports sciences. The Creativity Developmental Framework is presented to provide an updated… -
Let the Children Play: Scoping Review on the Implementation and Use of Loose Parts for Promoting Physical Activity Participation
Abstract Active play has become a critical focus in terms of physical activity participation in young children. Unstructured or child-led play offers children the opportunity… -
“Physical education”, “health and physical education”, “physical literacy” and “health literacy”: Global nomenclature confusion
Abstract: The title “physical education” (PE) is the traditional taxonomy used to represent the education discipline. Health and physical education (HPE) is regarded to be… -
A multilevel intervention to increase physical activity and improve healthy eating and physical literacy among young children (ages 3-5) attending early childcare centres: the Healthy Start-Départ Santé cluster randomised controlled trial study protocol
Background Childhood obesity is a growing concern for public health. Given a majority of children in many countries spend approximately 30 h per week in… -
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… -
Impact of Nintendo Wii Games on Physical Literacy in Children: Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Activity Behaviours, and Knowledge
Abstract Physical literacy is the degree of fitness, behaviours, knowledge, and fundamental movement skills (agility, balance, and coordination) a child has to confidently participate in… -
Health and Social Care Delivery Plan – A Healthier Scotland
Introduction: Health and Social Care Delivery Plan Our aim is a Scotland with high quality services, that have a focus on prevention, early intervention and… -
Childhood Obesity – A Plan for Action
Introduction Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and…