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SynthesisFrontiers in public health2023

Comparative effectiveness of school-based exercise interventions on physical fitness in children and adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Jin Wu, Yuhang Yang, Huasen Yu, Liqiang Li, Yanying Chen, Youping Sun

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Jin WuCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Yuhang YangCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Huasen YuCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Liqiang LiCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Yanying ChenBusiness School, NingboTech University, Ningbo, China.
Youping SunCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Schools provide a favorable setting for health education, however, the most effective school-based exercise mode for improving physical fitness remains unclear. This network meta-analysis was designed to assess and rank the comparative efficacy of six exercise modalities on physical fitness indicators in a school-based setting. Methods: An online search of the Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus databases was conducted. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials were considered. Outcomes included measures of anthropometry and body composition, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Data were pooled with a random effects model using the frequentist framework. Results: A total of 66 studies with 8,578 participants (48% girls) were included. High-intensity interval training was the most effective intervention reducing body mass index (mean difference (MD) = -0.60 kg·m Conclusion: School-based exercise interventions have multiple effects on physical fitness. The findings of this study will help to inform physical education teachers and coaches how best to deliver exercise programs in a school setting. Since the study was limited by the original research, the conclusions will require further verification using high-quality randomized controlled trials. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO, Identifier: CRD42023401963.

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Physical FitnessResistance TrainingAdolescentChildExerciseExercise TherapyFemaleHumansMaleadolescentschildrennetwork meta-analysisphysical fitnessschool-based exercise

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PMID37342273
PMCPMC10278967

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