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Editorial: “Building” health through physical activity in schools

dc.contributor.authorBranquinho, Luís
dc.contributor.authorForte, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorFerraz, Ricardo
dc.contributor.authorTeixeira, José Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorSortwell, Andrew
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-22T14:02:28Z
dc.date.available2024-05-22T14:02:28Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractEngaging in physical activity during childhood and adolescence is associated with improved physical and mental health (1, 2). Research has shown that physically active students exhibit better academic performance, a reduced likelihood of obesity, enhanced social skills, and higher levels of self-esteem. However, despite the many benefits of physical activity, many students do not engage in sufficient physical activity, and studies show that the levels of physical activity among children and adolescents have also decreased over time (3). Most often, schools serve as more than just a centre for learning mandated curriculum (4). Within schools, the educators and the school communities also play a significant role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the learners, including supporting student participation in physical activity. However, in the school environment, barriers to physical activity include insufficient access to physical activity opportunities, limited time for recess, and lack of physical education, all of which can contribute to the problem of increased sedentary behaviours. In order to promote physical activity among students, it is important for schools to provide a variety of opportunities for physical activity and to make physical activity an integral part of the school day. Schools can take a proactive approach through curriculum, policies, and engagement with the school community to reverse the worsening trend of children and adolescents not meeting the recommended daily engagement of 60 min or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationBranquinho, Luís; Forte, Pedro; Ferraz, Ricardo; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Sortwell, Andrew (2024). Editorial: “Building” health through physical activity in schools. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. ISSN 2624-9367. 6, p. 1-3pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fspor.2024.1359661pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2624-9367
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/29792
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherFrontierspt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectActive methodologiespt_PT
dc.subjectHealthy behaviourspt_PT
dc.subjectMotivationpt_PT
dc.subjectPedagogypt_PT
dc.subjectPhysical educationpt_PT
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Sportspt_PT
dc.titleEditorial: “Building” health through physical activity in schoolspt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleFrontiers in Sports and Active Livingpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume6pt_PT
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person.givenNamePedro
person.givenNameJosé Eduardo
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