Exploring the gap between refugee-background communities’ needs and existing community-based physical activity programs in Australia
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DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad039
Abstract: Summary Physical activity programs run by local government, public health and not-for-profit sectors are a key public health strategy for improving rates of physical activity within local communities. However, these programs are underutilized. This is… read more here.
Keywords: background communities; activity programs; physical activity; refugee background ... See more keywords
Effects of school-based physical activity programs on executive function development in children: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1658101
Abstract: Background Executive functions (EF) are core cognitive processes that support self-regulation, learning, and behavioral flexibility in childhood. Structured physical activity (PA) programs implemented in school settings have been proposed as a means to enhance EF,… read more here.
Keywords: school based; school; activity programs; physical activity ... See more keywords
Changes to Secondary School Physical Activity Programs and Policy after Emerging from COVID-19 Lockdowns
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060788
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the adaptations that schools made to physical activity programs and facilities, and disparities by area urbanicity and income, during the first school year after the emergence of… read more here.
Keywords: school; activity; activity programs; physical activity ... See more keywords
Physical Activity Programs in Shanxi Province Schools in China: Effects of In-School and After-School Delivery on Students’ Motivational and Social Outcomes
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DOI: 10.3390/su15108080
Abstract: Effective physical activity (PA) programs may enhance students’ awareness, competence, and motivation to participate in PA in the future for their health and mental well-being. The most effective way to accomplish this is through in-school… read more here.
Keywords: social outcomes; physical activity; school; activity programs ... See more keywords