Oxford textbook of children’s sport and exercise medicine
The 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine is a single-volume reference in the field presented in four sections: exercise science, exercise medicine, sport science…
How does occupational physical activity influence health
Objective: Physical activity (PA) has substantial benefits across a range of health outcomes. There is uncertainty about the PA-specific health effects, and in particular, the occupational domain. In this umbrella…
Five-year cost-effectiveness analysis of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) physical activity intervention for men versus no intervention
Objectives: Increasing physical activity reduces the risk of chronic illness including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Lifestyle interventions can increase physical activity but few successfully…
The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity
This paper investigates the effectiveness of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve physical activity and sedentary time in male football fans, delivered through the professional football setting.
Effects of physical activity on schoolchildren's academic performance
Objective: To investigate the effect of a seven-month, school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial on academic performance in 10-year-old children. Methods: In total, 1129 fifth-grade children from 57 elementary schools in Sogn…
The economic burden of physical inactivity
Direct health-care costs, productivity losses, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) attributable to physical inactivity were estimated with standardised methods and the best data available for 142 countries, representing 93,2% of the…
More children more active
This study investigates whether Krajicek playgrounds are associated with higher usage and intensity of PA compared to control playgrounds during playground use amongst children. Results: Krajicek playgrounds were significantly less…
Environmental influences on energy balance-related behaviors
Background: Studies on the impact of the 'obesogenic' environment have often used nontheoretical approaches. In this journal's debate and in other papers authors have argued the necessity of formulating conceptual…
A short physical activity break from cognitive tasks increases selective attention in primary school children aged 10-11
Importance: Evidence for an acute effect of physical activity on cognitive performance within the school setting is limited. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into acute effects…
The future of health & fitness
This book is a collection of contributions bij 13 experts from 7 European countries on the scientific evidence around the medical, psychological and economic benefits of physical activity, exercise and…