Trends in neuromotor fitness in 10-to-12-year-old Dutch children: a comparison between 2006 and 2015/2017
Children with a low level of neuromotor fitness are less skilled to participate in sports activities. The aim of this paper was to determine neuromotor fitness in 10-12-year-old Dutch children…
Sports participation and health-related quality of life in children
This article shows that membership of a sports club, moderate/high frequency of sports participation, and performing outdoor sports were related to a more favourable health-related quality of life (physical domain)…
Characteristics of sports participation and psychosocial health in children
Several studies suggest that sports participation is beneficial for psychosocial health. There is, however, only a limited number of studies about the relationship of specific characteristics of sports participation with…
Physical inactivity is a risk factor for physical activity-related injuries in children (INTERN)
The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to describe the risk factors associated with injuries resulting from physical education (PE), leisure time physical activity and sports in 9-12-year-old children.…
Physical activity and performance at school
Objective: To describe the prospective relationship between physical activity and academic performance. Studies had to report at least 1 physical activity or physical fitness measurement during childhood or adolescence. Main…
The positive effect on determinants of physical activity of a tailored, general practice-based physical activity intervention
PACE (Physician-based Assessment and Counseling for Exercise) is an individualized theorybased minimal intervention strategy aimed at the enhancement of regular physical activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate…