The Effect of Physical Activity on the Population's Health

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Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity can improve overall health and prevent non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. It also plays an important role in promoting healthy growth and development by helping to maintain a healthy weight, build strong bones and muscles, and improving cardiovascular health. Regular exercise can also improve cognitive function, thinking, learning, and judgment skills, as well as reduce the risk of chronic disease in later life. In addition, emerging evidence highlights the importance of reducing sedentary behavior and replacing it with more physical activity at all levels, including light-intensity physical activity. Despite this evidence, prevalence estimates are consistent in finding insufficient levels of physical activity globally and at all ages. This topic focuses on the association between physical activity and population health, investigating how changes in physical activity levels may affect the risk and burden of noncommunicable diseases, including among marginalized or vulnerable groups. We also seek studies that explore new approaches or innovative strategies to promote healthy lifestyles in children, adults, and vulnerable populations. The editors invite research submissions on the connections between physical activity, health, and well-being across different age groups and in various settings (e.g., community, home, workplace, and school). New research papers (observational studies and trials), reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, case reports/series, brief reports, commentaries and conference papers are welcome to this Issue.

Dr. Stefania Paduano
Dr. Federica Valeriani
Topic Editors

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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Behavioral Sciences behavsci	2.5	2.6	2011	28.7 Days	CHF 2200	Submit
Children children	2.0	2.7	2014	14 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Healthcare healthcare	2.4	3.5	2013	20.3 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ijerph	-	7.3	2004	25.8 Days	CHF 2500	Submit
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology jfmk	2.6	4.2	2016	19.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Obesities obesities	-	-	2021	14.3 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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Specific Physical Performances of Young Male Basketball Players in Palestine: An Assessment by Maturity Status

by Layla Jawabreh, Mohamed Tounsi, Ghazi Racil, Johnny Padulo, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Luca Russo and Yassine Trabelsi

Children 2025, 12(1), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010064 - 7 Jan 2025

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Objectives: There is a lack of studies that investigate the relationship between anthropometric profiles, biological maturity, and specific physical performances in young male basketball players. This study aimed to evaluate the development of anthropometric characteristics and physical performance across different age and maturity [...] Read more.

Objectives: There is a lack of studies that investigate the relationship between anthropometric profiles, biological maturity, and specific physical performances in young male basketball players. This study aimed to evaluate the development of anthropometric characteristics and physical performance across different age and maturity groups among male basketball players in Palestine, as well as to identify the anthropometric factors influencing physical performance within this population. Methods: A total of one-hundred-fifty male basketball players, aged 12 to 16, participated in this study. The players were categorized by age groups (U-12 to U-16) and divided into five maturational groups based on their maturity offset, ranging from −1.5 to 2.5 years relative to peak height velocity (PHV). The measurements included anthropometric variables and physical performance, such as sprinting performances, jumping ability, agility tests, and maximal aerobic capacity. Statistical analyses, including a full model and multiple regression analysis, were conducted to identify the anthropometric parameters that significantly influenced the performance variables. Results: Anthropometric development, particularly lower-limb length, significantly influenced vertical jump performance, while increases in body composition and fat mass negatively impacted sprinting and strength test outcomes. Our study confirms that maturity status plays a crucial role in determining physical performance among young Palestinian basketball players. Early-maturing players generally demonstrated greater strength and endurance, whereas late-maturing players excelled in agility and speed. The full model and the multiple equations were used to determine the determinants of physical performances according to anthropometric variables. Conclusions: The findings show that performance benchmarks based on age and maturational groups may contribute to a better understanding of training protocols and talent identification for young male basketball players in Palestine, as well as support the development of strategies for physical activity practice. Full article

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Behavior Change Techniques in Physical Activity Interventions Targeting Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

by Sanying Peng, Ahmad Zamri Khairani, Fang Yuan, Abubakar Rabiu Uba and Xiaoming Yang

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1143; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14121143 - 28 Nov 2024

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Substantial evidence globally confirms the benefits of physical activity (PA) interventions for the physical and mental health of overweight and obese children and adolescents. However, current research has yet to determine which behavior change techniques (BCTs) are most effective in PA interventions for [...] Read more.

Substantial evidence globally confirms the benefits of physical activity (PA) interventions for the physical and mental health of overweight and obese children and adolescents. However, current research has yet to determine which behavior change techniques (BCTs) are most effective in PA interventions for this population. This systematic review aims to evaluate the application of BCTs in PA interventions for overweight and obese children and adolescents and to identify the most effective BCTs using the promise ratio. Five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central, Web of Science, and PsycINFO) were searched up to 31 May 2024, to identify intervention studies meeting the eligibility criteria for promoting PA in the target population. Thirteen studies were included (nine randomized controlled trials and four quasi-experimental studies). The quality of the included studies was assessed using a revised version of the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and the Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies tool. Among the 24 BCTs implemented, the most frequently applied were goal setting (behavior), instruction on how to perform the behavior, feedback on behavior, and self-monitoring of behavior. Action planning, social support, and material incentives showed the most significant potential to promote PA. These findings provide valuable insights for designing future PA interventions for this group, with the potential to improve health outcomes and enhance PA participation among obese children and adolescents. Full article

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