SynthesisFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Are school-based behavioural interventions an effective strategy for improving physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents? A meta-analysis.
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- A multilevel school-based intervention on sedentary time in children: effectiveness and socioeconomic moderation results from the CIPRES cluster-RCT.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- Results from the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 2025 report card on physical activity for children and youth.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
- Associations between curriculum-based outdoor education and school-aged children's physical activity throughout the week.Health promotion international · 2026Article
- Increasing physical activity in sedentary adolescents through school-based interventions: a scoping review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Review
- Applications of the Behavior Change Wheel in promoting physical activity among children and adolescents: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Load-carrying biomechanics in children: programed exercise enhances postural resilience and reduces plantar pressure under backpack load.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: This systematic evaluation and meta-analysis [PROSPERO CRD42024598218] was conducted in order to summarise the effectiveness of a body of school-based behavioural interventions on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of the literature up to November 2024 using PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS. The methodological quality of the included literature was assessed using the Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool. Results: Of the 6,071 search records initially identified, 26 studies were considered eligible for systematic evaluation and meta-analysis. School-based behavioural interventions were effective in increasing moderate-intensity physical activity [standardised mean difference (SMD), 0.18 (95% CI, 0.04-0.31), Conclusion: School-based behavioural interventions are effective in increasing moderate-intensity PA among children and adolescents, particularly those who were in school. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/recorddashboard, PROSPERO [CRD42024598218].
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