A Collection of 117 Review Papers from 2022: Children and Exercise
A synthesis of research on children moving
The end of the year often brings a time for reflection – both personally and professionally. Although I usually stay pace with the current research and publications in my area of pediatric exercise science, it is easy to fall behind - especially these days with the explosion of journals (and social media) . Therefore, I usually take this time at the end of the Fall academic semester and winter break to catch up. And there is sometimes no better way to catch up than a review paper that has collated and summarized a body of literature - albeit you miss some of the original papers published in the year. Nonetheless, a good way to catch up on the state of the field.
Two years ago, I took this exercise of searching PUBMED and locating review papers on ‘children/youth/adolescent and exercise/sport/fitness’ one step further and published the collection as a blog [list of 89 review papers from 2020]. In doing so, I categorized the review papers (e.g., obesity; strength training; brain and mental health, etc.) to easily locate those of particular interest.
This year (2022) there have been a lot of reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses published. Some individuals on social media have criticized the approach of publishing systematic reviews and meta-analyses that include only a handful (i.e., 6-8) of original articles. Fair enough …. yet, this still gives the reader a one-stop spot to read about a topic.
As with previous years, there are several papers on children with disease or chronic conditions (cebreal palsy, cancer, etc.) that have been left out of this blog. I have included a few just to show examples. And of course, there are several on the continuing epidemic conditions of child obesity – and again, I have included only a few here.
A few areas that received a fair bit of attention this year include: Covid; Brain and mental health; School-based interventions; Social and environmental factors on physical activity; and Physical activity surveillance. And I was super pumped to see a few paper related to Risky Play.
…and remember this is just published reviews in 2022, there are a lot of good ideas, information, science, publications, chats, videos, blogs, etc. elsewhere and also previously - that is, don’t forget literature published in 2015 or 1978 for that matter. I also want to make the point that it is important to connect, collaborate, share and read ,think and be inquisitive so that we can continue to understand, design, develop and implement best practices towards physical activity, exercise, sports, health, fitness and athletic development in youth, teens and beyond.
Methodological Notes: This blog provides a list of review articles published between January 1, 2022 – December 28, 2022. I did a quick PUBMED search using the keywords ‘children and exercise’ and limited to 2022 and only review papers. I also changed ‘exercise’ to ‘sport’ and also ‘exercise’ to ‘fitness’. Since only PUBMED was searched, this is not an exhaustive list. And, although a link is provided to the abstract, it may lead to either a free or paid link to the full publication.
CHRONIC/CLINICAL CONDITIONS
The Effects of Exercise Interventions on Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Liang X, Li R, Wong SHS, Sum RKW, Wang P, Yang B, Sit CHP.Sports Med. 2022 Jan;52(1):75-88.
Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Merino-Andrés J, García de Mateos-López A, Damiano DL, Sánchez-Sierra A.Clin Rehabil. 2022 Jan;36(1):4-14.
Effects of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport on Executive Function in Young People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review. Montalva-Valenzuela F, Andrades-Ramírez O, Castillo-Paredes A.Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ. 2022
Effects of physical exercise on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Chan YS, Jang JT, Ho CS.Biomed J. 2022 Apr;45(2):265-270.
OBESITY
Effect of exercise training on arterial stiffness in obese and overweight children: a meta-analysis. Cheng Y, Sun Z, Ya X, Zhou L, Wang M, Wang X, Liu Y.Eur J Pediatr. 2022 Jul;181(7):2633-2642
The effectiveness of e-health interventions for the treatment of overweight or obesity in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Azevedo LB, Stephenson J, Ells L, Adu-Ntiamoah S, DeSmet A, Giles EL, Haste A, O'Malley C, Jones D, Chai LK, Burrows T, Collins CE, van Grieken A, Hudson M.Obes Rev. 2022 Feb;23(2):e13373
The Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Strategies on the Management of Insulin Resistance in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Narrative Review. Calcaterra V, Verduci E, Vandoni M, Rossi V, Fiore G, Massini G, Berardo C, Gatti A, Baldassarre P, Bianchi A, Cordaro E, Cavallo C, Cereda C, Bosetti A, Zuccotti G.Nutrients. 2022 Nov 6;14(21):4692
The Effectiveness of Wearable Devices as Physical Activity Interventions for Preventing and Treating Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Wang W, Cheng J, Song W, Shen Y.JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 Apr 8;10(4):e32435
Effects and dose-response relationships of exercise intervention on weight loss in overweight and obese children: a meta-regression and system review. Xu R, Huang QT, Chen YT, Wang PY.J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Aug 8;35(9):1117-1131
COVID
Changes in Physical Activity Patterns Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Wunsch K, Kienberger K, Niessner C.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Feb 16;19(4):2250
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Mental Health. Pfefferbaum B, Van Horn RL. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2022 Oct;24(10):493-501
Moving Forward: Understanding Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour during COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents-An Integrative Review and Socioecological Approach. Knight RL, McNarry MA, Runacres AW, Shelley J, Sheeran L, Mackintosh KA.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 18;19(3):1044
Recommendations for Resuming PA after Prolonged Rest in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Integrative Review of Relevance for Immunity. Cicchella A.J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2022 Jun 2;7(2):47
Need for resuming sports and physical activity for children and adolescents following COVID-19 infection. Calcaterra G, Fanos V, Cataldi L, Cugusi L, Crisafulli A, Bassareo PP. Sport Sci Health. 2022;18(4):1179-1185
Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Neville RD, Lakes KD, Hopkins WG, Tarantino G, Draper CE, Beck R, Madigan S.JAMA Pediatr. 2022 Sep 1;176(9):886-894
STRENGTH TRAINING & FLEXIBILITY/MUSCULAR FITNESS
Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review. Pierce KC, Hornsby WG, Stone MH.Sports Health. 2022 Jan-Feb;14(1):45-56
Pediatric strength training: benefits, concerns, and current trends. Wang X, Dubrosa F, O'Connor M, Sangiuolo K, Milanaik RL.Curr Opin Pediatr. 2022 Dec 1;34(6):625-633
Children with Low Handgrip Strength: A Narrative Review of Possible Exercise Strategies to Improve Its Development. Abe T, Thiebaud RS, Ozaki H, Yamasaki S, Loenneke JP.Children (Basel). 2022 Oct 25;9(11):1616
Is There a "Window of Opportunity" for Flexibility Development in Youth? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Donti O, Konrad A, Panidi I, Dinas PC, Bogdanis GC.Sports Med Open. 2022 Jul 6;8(1):88
Muscular Fitness and Cardiometabolic Variables in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. de Lima TR, Martins PC, Moreno YMF, Chaput JP, Tremblay MS, Sui X, Silva DAS.Sports Med. 2022 Jul;52(7):1555-1575
BONE
Exercise in school Physical Education increase bone mineral content and density: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Mello JB, Pedretti A, García-Hermoso A, Martins CML, Gaya AR, Duncan MJ, Gaya ACA.Eur J Sport Sci. 2022 Oct;22(10):1618-1629
A comparison of the associations between bone health and three different intensities of accelerometer-derived habitual physical activity in children and adolescents: a systematic review. Brailey G, Metcalf B, Lear R, Price L, Cumming S, Stiles V. Osteoporos Int. 2022 Jun;33(6):1191-1222
LOW BACK PAIN
Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for back care and the prevention of non-specific low back pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. García-Moreno JM, Calvo-Muñoz I, Gómez-Conesa A, López-López JA. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Apr 2;23(1):314
Motor performance and back pain in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Noll M, Kjaer P, Mendonça CR, Wedderkopp N.Eur J Pain. 2022 Jan;26(1):77-102
Incidence, prevalence and risk factors for low back pain in adolescent athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Wall J, Meehan WP 3rd, Trompeter K, Gissane C, Mockler D, van Dyk N, Wilson F. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Nov;56(22):1299-1306
BRAIN & MENTAL HEALTH
Physical Exercise and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Concentration in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. de Menezes-Junior FJ, Jesus ÍC, Brand C, Mota J, Leite N. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2022 Feb 1;34(1):44-53.
A Systematic Review of Head Impacts and Acceleration Associated with Soccer. Basinas I, McElvenny DM, Pearce N, Gallo V, Cherrie JW. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 May 1;19(9):5488
Dose-Related Effects of Endurance, Strength and Coordination Training on Executive Functions in School-Aged Children: A Systematic Review. Drozdowska A, Jendrusch G, Platen P, Lücke T, Kersting M, Sinningen K.Children (Basel). 2022 Oct 28;9(11):1651.
Play Smart, Be Smart? Effect of Cognitively Engaging Physical Activity Interventions on Executive Function among Children 4~12 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Song W, Feng L, Wang J, Ma F, Chen J, Qu S, Luo D.Brain Sci. 2022 Jun 10;12(6):762
The Effects of Physical Activity on Positive Emotions in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Li J, Huang Z, Si W, Shao T.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Oct 30;19(21):14185
Physical activity following sport-related concussion in adolescents: a systematic review. Miutz LN, Burma JS, Lapointe AP, Newel KT, Emery CA, Smirl JD.J Appl Physiol (1985). 2022 May 1;132(5):1250-1266.
The intergenerational effects of parental physical activity on offspring brain and neurocognition in humans: A scoping review. Valkenborghs SR, Dent PC, Stillman CM.Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2022 Dec;143:104953
Motor skills and cognitive benefits in children and adolescents: Relationship, mechanism and perspectives. Shi P, Feng X.Front Psychol. 2022 Nov 21;13:1017825
The effects of motor skill and physical activity interventions on preschoolers' cognitive and academic skills: A systematic review. Jylänki P, Mbay T, Hakkarainen A, Sääkslahti A, Aunio P.Prev Med. 2022 Feb;155:106948.
Head Games: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Examining Concussion and Head Impact Incidence Rates, Modifiable Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies in Youth Tackle Football. Pankow MP, Syrydiuk RA, Kolstad AT, Hayden AK, Dennison CR, Mrazik M, Hagel BE, Emery CA.Sports Med. 2022 Jun;52(6):1259-1272
Effects of cognitive-motor dual task training on cognitive and physical performance in healthy children and adolescents: A scoping review. Wollesen B, Janssen TI, Müller H, Voelcker-Rehage C. Acta Psychol (Amst). 2022 Apr;224:103498
♥️HEART & CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Biomarkers and Inflammatory Markers in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Hejazi K, Ferrari F.Biol Res Nurs. 2022 Oct;24(4):519-529
Effects of physical activity on heart rate variability in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chen H, Xu J, Xie H, Huang Y, Shen X, Xu F.Cien Saude Colet. 2022 May;27(5):1827-1842
Effects of exercise training on glycaemic control in youths with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. García-Hermoso A, Ezzatvar Y, Huerta-Uribe N, Alonso-Martínez AM, Chueca-Guindulain MJ, Berrade-Zubiri S, Izquierdo M, Ramírez-Vélez R. Eur J Sport Sci. 2022 Jun 24:1-12
Health-Related Criterion-Referenced Cut-Points for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among Youth: A Systematic Review. Rollo S, Fraser BJ, Seguin N, Sampson M, Lang JJ, Tomkinson GR, Tremblay MS. Sports Med. 2022 Jan;52(1):101-122
Metabolic syndrome: Operational definitions and aerobic and resistance training benefits on physical and metabolic health in children and adolescents. Leister KR, Cilhoroz BT, Rosenberg J, Brown EC, Kim JY. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2022 Jun;16(6):102530
Impact of sports participation on cardiovascular health markers of children and adolescents: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Torres W, Maillane-Vanegas S, Urban JB, Fernandes RA. World J Clin Pediatr. 2022 Jul 9;11(4):375-384
THERMOREGULATION
Influence of sex and biological maturation on the sudomotor response to exercise-heat stress: are girls disadvantaged? Topham TH, Smallcombe JW, Clark B, Brown HA, Telford RD, Jay O, Périard JD. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2022 Aug 1;323(2):R161-R168
FATIGUABILITY
Differences in time to task failure and fatigability between children and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Souron R, Carayol M, Martin V, Piponnier E, Duché P, Gruet M. Front Physiol. 2022 Oct 31;13:1026012
SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTIONS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Sport Participation and Academic Performance in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Owen KB, Foley BC, Wilhite K, Booker B, Lonsdale C, Reece LJ.Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2022 Feb 1;54(2):299-306
School-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being among children and youth: a systematic review. Kuzik N, da Costa BGG, Hwang Y, Verswijveren SJJM, Rollo S, Tremblay MS, Bélanger S, Carson V, Davis M, Hornby S, Huang WY, Law B, Salmon J, Tomasone JR, Wachira LJ, Wijndaele K, Saunders TJ. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Apr 5;19(1):40
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Duncombe SL, Barker AR, Bond B, Earle R, Varley-Campbell J, Vlachopoulos D, Walker JL, Weston KL, Stylianou M. PLoS One. 2022 May 4;17(5):e0266427
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training in School on the Physical Performance and Health of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Bauer N, Sperlich B, Holmberg HC, Engel FA. Sports Med Open. 2022 Apr 11;8(1):5
School-based interventions to improve spinal health of children and adolescents: a systematic review. Brink Y, Maart RA, Louw QA. Physiother Theory Pract. 2022 Nov;38(13):2378-2401
Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. Woodforde J, Alsop T, Salmon J, Gomersall S, Stylianou M. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jul;56(13):740-754
Effectiveness of school-based interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary time among children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of accelerometer-assessed controlled trials. Rodrigo-Sanjoaquín J, Corral-Abós A, Aibar Solana A, Zaragoza Casterad J, Lhuisset L, Bois JE. Public Health. 2022 Dec;213:147-156
A scoping review on characteristics of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among 6- to 10-year-old children. Brandes B, Busse H, Sell L, Christianson L, Brandes M. Prev Med. 2022 Feb;155:106920
Effects of In-Classroom Physical Activity Breaks on Children's Academic Performance, Cognition, Health Behaviours and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Peiris DLIHK, Duan Y, Vandelanotte C, Liang W, Yang M, Baker JS. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 2;19(15):9479
School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: A systematic review of the literature. Stylianou M, Woodforde J, Duncombe S, Kolbe-Alexander T, Gomersall S.Health Place. 2022 Jan;73:102705
Physical Activity in High School Classrooms: A Promising Avenue for Future Research. Fenesi B, Graham JD, Crichton M, Ogrodnik M, Skinner J.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 8;19(2):688
Associations among Active Commuting to School and Prevalence of Obesity in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Martin-Moraleda E, Mandic S, Queralt A, Romero-Blanco C, Aznar S. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 31;19(17):10852
Understanding the Benefits of Brief Classroom-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Primary School-Aged Children's Enjoyment and Subjective Wellbeing: A Systematic Review. Papadopoulos N, Mantilla A, Bussey K, Emonson C, Olive L, McGillivray J, Pesce C, Lewis S, Rinehart N. J Sch Health. 2022 Sep;92(9):916-932
Efficacy of school-based interventions for improving muscular fitness outcomes in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Villa-González E, Barranco-Ruiz Y, García-Hermoso A, Faigenbaum AD. Eur J Sport Sci. 2022 Apr 12:1-16
Mediators between physical activity and academic achievement: A systematic review. Visier-Alfonso ME, Sánchez-López M, Álvarez-Bueno C, Ruiz-Hermosa A, Nieto-López M, Martínez-Vizcaíno V.Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2022 Mar;32(3):452-464
The Effects and Types of Parental Involvement in School-Based Sport and Health Programs Still Represent a Knowledge Gap: A Systematic Review. Kovács K, Kovács KE, Bacskai K, Békési Z, Oláh ÁJ, Pusztai G. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Oct 7;19(19):12859
Effects of school-based before-school physical activity programmes on children's physical activity levels, health and learning-related outcomes: a systematic review. Woodforde J, Alsop T, Salmon J, Gomersall S, Stylianou M. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jul;56(13):740-754.
Effects of In-Classroom Physical Activity Breaks on Children's Academic Performance, Cognition, Health Behaviours and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Peiris DLIHK, Duan Y, Vandelanotte C, Liang W, Yang M, Baker JS. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 2;19(15):9479
School-Based Family-Oriented Health Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Santos F, Sousa H, Gouveia ÉR, Lopes H, Peralta M, Martins J, Murawska-Ciałowicz E, Żurek G, Marques A. Am J Health Promot. 2022 Nov 22:8901171221113836
A scoping review on characteristics of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among 6- to 10-year-old children. Brandes B, Busse H, Sell L, Christianson L, Brandes M.Prev Med. 2022 Feb;155:106920
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Duncombe SL, Barker AR, Bond B, Earle R, Varley-Campbell J, Vlachopoulos D, Walker JL, Weston KL, Stylianou M.PLoS One. 2022 May 4;17(5):e0266427
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Exercise in school Physical Education increase bone mineral content and density: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Mello JB, Pedretti A, García-Hermoso A, Martins CML, Gaya AR, Duncan MJ, Gaya ACA.Eur J Sport Sci. 2022 Oct;22(10):1618-1629
What Drives Quality Physical Education? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Learning and Development Effects From Physical Education-Based Interventions. Dudley D, Mackenzie E, Van Bergen P, Cairney J, Barnett L.Front Psychol. 2022 Jun 23;13:799330
Is Participation in Physical Education Classes Related to Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior? A Systematic Review. Silva DJD, Barbosa AO, Barbosa Filho VC, Farias Júnior JC.J Phys Act Health. 2022 Oct 26;19(11):786-808
📲mHEALTH/Digital Interventions
mHealth Interventions to Reduce Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Baumann H, Fiedler J, Wunsch K, Woll A, Wollesen B. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 May 11;10(5):e35920
Digital Intervention Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Among Preschoolers: Systematic Review. Swindle T, Poosala AB, Zeng N, Børsheim E, Andres A, Bellows LL. J Med Internet Res. 2022 Jan 11;24(1):e28230.
Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Digital Media Use in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Oh C, Carducci B, Vaivada T, Bhutta ZA. Pediatrics. 2022 May 1;149(Suppl 5):e2021053852I
SOCIAL FACTORS/BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Socioeconomic position, built environment and physical activity among children and adolescents: a systematic review of mediating and moderating effects. Andersen OK, Gebremariam MK, Kolle E, Tarp J. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Dec 12;19(1):149
Examining the state, quality and strength of the evidence in the research on built environments and physical activity among children and youth: An overview of reviews from high income countries. Prince SA, Lancione S, Lang JJ, Amankwah N, de Groh M, Jaramillo Garcia A, Merucci K, Geneau R. Health Place. 2022 Jul;76:102828
Fair play? Participation equity in organised sport and physical activity among children and adolescents in high income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Owen KB, Nau T, Reece LJ, Bellew W, Rose C, Bauman A, Halim NK, Smith BJ. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Mar 18;19(1):27
Sustaining Equality and Equity. A Scoping Review of Interventions Directed towards Promoting Access to Leisure Time Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Hjort RL, Agergaard S. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 22;19(3):1235
Associations between Children's Physical Activity and Neighborhood Environments Using GIS: A Secondary Analysis from a Systematic Scoping Review. Smith M, Mavoa S, Ikeda E, Hasanzadeh K, Zhao J, Rinne TE, Donnellan N, Kyttä M, Cui J. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 18;19(3):1033
Associations between socioeconomic position and young people's physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the UK: a scoping review. Pearson N, Griffiths P, van Sluijs E, Atkin AJ, Khunti K, Sherar LB.BMJ Open. 2022 May 2;12(5):e051736
Are the adverse health effects of air pollution modified among active children and adolescents? A review of the literature. DeFlorio-Barker S, Zelasky S, Park K, Lobdell DT, Stone SL, Rappazzo KM. Prev Med. 2022 Nov;164:107306
Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children's Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Motor Competence, and Other Physical Health Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. Johnstone A, McCrorie P, Cordovil R, Fjørtoft I, Iivonen S, Jidovtseff B, Lopes F, Reilly JJ, Thomson H, Wells V, Martin A. J Phys Act Health. 2022 May 10;19(6):456-472
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS / SURVEILLANCE
Consensus statement on Singapore integrated 24-hour activity guide for children and adolescents. Loo BKG, Tan B, Chia MYH, Chan PC, Sirisena D, Zainuddin MA, Oh JY, Teoh OH, Tan TSZ, Lim MCM, Lim EJK, Müller-Riemenschneider F, Tan NC, Siriamornsarp R, Teo TCC, Quah PL, Rajadurai VS, Tan KH, Ng KC.Ann Acad Med Singap. 2022 May;51(5):292-299
Surveillance of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in czech children and adolescents: a scoping review of the literature from the past two decades. Materová E, Pelclová J, Gába A, Frömel K.BMC Public Health. 2022 Feb 21;22(1):363
Physical activity-related indicators in children and adolescents in Uruguay: A scoping review based on the Global Matrix initiative. Bizzozero-Peroni B, Fernández-Giménez S, Pintos-Toledo E, Corvos CA, Díaz-Goñi V, Brazo-Sayavera J.Front Public Health. 2022 Sep 7;10:954621.
Monitoring of physical activity promotion in children and adolescents in the EU: current status and future perspectives. Marzi I, Tcymbal A, Gelius P, Abu-Omar K, Reimers AK, Whiting S, Wickramasinghe K.Eur J Public Health. 2022 Feb 1;32(1):95-104
Accuracy and Precision of Consumer-Grade Wearable Activity Monitors for Assessing Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review. Martinko A, Karuc J, Jurić P, Podnar H, Sorić M.JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 Aug 9;10(8):e37547
Questionnaires Measuring Physical Activity in Clinical Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review. Lew SM, Hewlett CKL, Anderson D, Finberg M, Ng L, Spence AL, Maiorana A, Shetty VB, Davey RJ.Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2022 Jul 8:1-13
Children's Voices in Physical Activity Research: A Qualitative Review and Synthesis of UK Children's Perspectives. Emm-Collison L, Cross R, Garcia Gonzalez M, Watson D, Foster C, Jago R.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Mar 28;19(7):3993
Changes in physical activity behavior in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on a trans-theoretical model. Lu YW, Shi P, Sun JY, Zhang ZY. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Dec;26(23):8860-8872
Prevalence of meeting 24-Hour Movement Guidelines from pre-school to adolescence: A systematic review and meta-analysis including 387,437 participants and 23 countries. Tapia-Serrano MA, Sevil-Serrano J, Sánchez-Miguel PA, López-Gil JF, Tremblay MS, García-Hermoso A. J Sport Health Sci. 2022 Jul;11(4):427-437.
Systematic review of accelerometer-based methods for 24-h physical behavior assessment in young children (0-5 years old). Lettink A, Altenburg TM, Arts J, van Hees VT, Chinapaw MJM.Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Sep 8;19(1):116
Surveillance of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in czech children and adolescents: a scoping review of the literature from the past two decades. Materová E, Pelclová J, Gába A, Frömel K.BMC Public Health. 2022 Feb 21;22(1):363
Assessment of 24-hour physical behaviour in children and adolescents via wearables: a systematic review of free-living validation studies. Giurgiu M, Kolb S, Nigg C, Burchartz A, Timm I, Becker M, Rulf E, Doster AK, Koch E, Bussmann JBJ, Nigg C, Ebner-Priemer UW, Woll A.BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2022 May 12;8(2):e001267
Field-based physical fitness assessment in preschool children: A scoping review. Ke D, Maimaitijiang R, Shen S, Kishi H, Kurokawa Y, Suzuki K.Front Pediatr. 2022 Aug 2;10:939442
Family Dog Ownership and Youth Physical Activity Levels: A Scoping Review. Chase CJ, Mueller MK, Garvey C, Potter K.Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1;21(1):18-27
Transcriptional and Epigenetic Response to Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Plaza-Florido A, Pérez-Prieto I, Molina-Garcia P, Radom-Aizik S, Ortega FB, Altmäe S.Front Pediatr. 2022 Jun 24;10:917152
'A Physically Active Experience': Setting the Stage for a New Approach to Engage Children in Physical Activity Using Themed Entertainment Experiences. Budzynski-Seymour E, Jones M, Steele J.Sports Med. 2022 Nov;52(11):2579-2591
Seasonal Shifts in Children's Sedentary Behaviors, Physical Activity, and Sleep: A Systematic Review and meta-Analysis. Weaver RG, Hensing C, Armstrong B, Adams EL, Beets M.Pediatr Clin North Am. 2022 Aug;69(4):671-693
RISKY PLAY
"Children are precious cargo; we don't let them take any risks!": Hearing from adults on safety and risk in children's active play in schools: a systematic review. Jerebine A, Fitton-Davies K, Lander N, Eyre ELJ, Duncan MJ, Barnett LM. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Sep 1;19(1):111
"All the fun stuff, the teachers say, 'that's dangerous!'" Hearing from children on safety and risk in active play in schools: a systematic review. Jerebine A, Fitton-Davies K, Lander N, Eyre ELJ, Duncan MJ, Barnett LM. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2022 Jun 25;19(1):72
MOTOR SKILLS
Effects of Multicomponent Injury Prevention Programs on Children and Adolescents' Fundamental Movement Skills: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses. Jimenez-Garcia JA, Miller MB, DeMont RG.Am J Health Promot. 2022 Dec 17:8901171221146434
Associations between Fundamental Movement Skills, Physical Fitness, Motor Competency, Physical Activity, and Executive Functions in Pre-School Age Children: A Systematic Review. Malambo C, Nová A, Clark C, Musálek M.Children (Basel). 2022 Jul 15;9(7):1059
Pediatric care for children with developmental coordination disorder, can we do better? Smits-Engelsman B, Verbecque E.Biomed J. 2022 Apr;45(2):250-264
A Skill Acquisition Perspective on the Impact of Exergaming Technology on Foundational Movement Skill Development in Children 3-12 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Oppici L, Stell FM, Utesch T, Woods CT, Foweather L, Rudd JR.Sports Med Open. 2022 Dec 16;8(1):148
The Effectiveness of Fundamental Movement Skill Interventions on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Levels in 5- to 11-Year-Old Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Graham M, Azevedo L, Wright M, Innerd AL. Sports Med. 2022 May;52(5):1067-1090.
Comparative Effectiveness of Physical Activity Intervention Programs on Motor Skills in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Hassan MA, Liu W, McDonough DJ, Su X, Gao Z.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 21;19(19):11914
A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Motor Learning in Preschoolers and Children over the Last 15 Years. Xu F, Xu J, Zhou D, Xie H, Liu X.Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Jul 28;10(8):1415
The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. O'Brien W, Khodaverdi Z, Bolger L, Tarantino G, Philpott C, Neville RD.Sports Med. 2022 Jan;52(1):37-53
YOUTH SPORT
Predictors of Persistent Participation in Youth Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Zhang M, Wang XC, Shao B. Front Psychol. 2022 May 27;13:871936
Moral Disengagement in Youth Athletes: A Narrative Review. Gentile A, Milovanovic I, Pišot S, Bianco A, Lavanco G. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2022 Apr 15;7(2):33
Youth Athlete Development Models: A Narrative Review. Varghese M, Ruparell S, LaBella C. Sports Health. 2022 Jan-Feb;14(1):20-29.
Adiposity as a Risk Factor for Sport Injury in Youth: A Systematic Review. Toomey CM, Whittaker JL, Richmond SA, Owoeye OB, Patton DA, Emery CA. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 Jul 1;32(4):418-426
Burnout and Mental Interventions among Youth Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Studies. Wilczyńska D, Qi W, Jaenes JC, Alarcón D, Arenilla MJ, Lipowski M. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 26;19(17):10662
Influence of Sports Activities on Prosocial Behavior of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review. Li J, Shao W. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 May 26;19(11):6484
Prevention of Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries among Youth Female Athletes: An Umbrella Review. Mattu AT, Ghali B, Linton V, Zheng A, Pike I. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr 12;19(8):4648
Primary Periphyseal Stress Injuries in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review. Caine D, Meyers R, Nguyen J, Schöffl V, Maffulli N. Sports Med. 2022 Apr;52(4):741-772
Effectiveness of Warm-Up Intervention Programs to Prevent Sports Injuries among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ding L, Luo J, Smith DM, Mackey M, Fu H, Davis M, Hu Y. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 May 23;19(10):6336
Effects of the "FIFA11+ Kids" Program on Injury Prevention in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Yang J, Wang Y, Chen J, Yang J, Li N, Wang C, Liao Y. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 23;19(19):12044.
The Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Dance and its Effects on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Tao D, Gao Y, Cole A, Baker JS, Gu Y, Supriya R, Tong TK, Hu Q, Awan-Scully R. Front Physiol. 2022 Jun 13;13:925958
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