Research Impact: Despite numerous health benefits, adolescents’ physical activity levels have been declining in many countries. Active transport to school (e.g., walking, cycling) provides a potential source of regular physical activity. However, in many developed […]
Research Impact: Although policies and programs to support physical activity exist, they may not be accessed or utilized by individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged groups. This invited article highlights effective evidence-informed approaches that can assist practitioners […]
Hi Everyone, What does the life of a new Dean’s Research Fellow in Physical Activity and Health look like, I hear some of you musing… Well, if the period over the last two months or […]
Research Impact Summary: Despite several studies examining the impact of school active transportation programming, there is limited understanding about undertaking the process of planning and evaluation from the perspective of community stakeholders. Most importantly, programming […]
Research Impact Summary: School engagement is a prominent concept in the education and youth development literatures. While multiple factors contribute to student engagement at school, research on the role of curricular factors is scarce. Based on […]
Research Impact: Excess school bag weight is responsible for musculoskeletal complaints among children and adolescents. This study examined parents’ and adolescents’ perceptions of school bag weights and actual school bag weights for adolescents in New Zealand. […]
Research Impact: Mixed methods are increasingly popular in the health and social sciences. Several strategies to integrate qualitative and quantitative strategies have been proposed, but their conceptualization is usually not empirically tested. Based on the methodological […]
Research Impact: There is a notable increase in interest in the health outcomes associated with reallocations of time between sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity. While much media coverage has focused on the adverse effects of […]
Research Impact: People from socioeconomically disadvantaged population groups are less likely to be physically active and more likely to experience adverse health outcomes than those who are less disadvantaged. In this umbrella review, we examined across […]
