Sport, Physical Activity, and Adolescent Health: Challenges and Opportunities
A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 186
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports science; exercise science; movement analysis
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Interests: auxology; motor abilities development; social-economical factors; physical activity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the dynamic intersection of sport, physical activity, and adolescent health, focusing on the unique challenges, emerging opportunities, and innovative approaches in this vital area of research. Adolescence is a critical period for establishing lifelong health behaviors, and engagement in sport and physical activity plays a crucial role in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being among young people. Additionally, it is a crucial time for motor development and the improvement in physical performance. However, this age group faces numerous barriers, including socio-economic disparities, lack of access to facilities, and increasing screen time, which can hinder their participation in physical activities.
In this Special Issue, we explore the latest research and practical interventions aimed at overcoming these challenges. Contributions will highlight innovative strategies, such as technology-enhanced physical education, community-based programs, and policy-driven initiatives designed to increase youth engagement in sports and physical activities. We also examine the role of educators, coaches, and policymakers in creating supportive environments that encourage active lifestyles and foster motor development.
By presenting cutting-edge research and real-world applications, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to foster healthier, more active futures for adolescents. We invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insights and contribute to this critical discourse on promoting adolescent health through sport and physical activity.
Dr. Dawid Koźlenia
Dr. Jarosław Domaradzki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adolescent
- youth
- physical education
- physical activity
- sport
- development
- body composition
- motor performance
- health
- training intervention
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