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Francisco B Ortega, PhD, ProfessorFaculty of Sport Sciences. Univ. Granada (Spain). Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences … Verified email at ugr.es Cited by 58802 |
Physical fitness in childhood and adolescence: a powerful marker of health
This review aims to summarize the latest developments with regard to physical fitness and
several health outcomes in young people. The literature reviewed suggests that (1) …
several health outcomes in young people. The literature reviewed suggests that (1) …
Accelerometer data collection and processing criteria to assess physical activity and other outcomes: a systematic review and practical considerations
Background Accelerometers are widely used to measure sedentary time, physical activity,
physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and sleep-related behaviors, with the …
physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and sleep-related behaviors, with the …
Predictive validity of health-related fitness in youth: a systematic review
The objective of the present systematic review was to investigate whether physical fitness in
childhood and adolescence is a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors …
childhood and adolescence is a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors …
[HTML][HTML] World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Objectives To describe new WHO 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary
behaviour. Methods The guidelines were developed in accordance with WHO protocols. An …
behaviour. Methods The guidelines were developed in accordance with WHO protocols. An …
Role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in the mental health of preschoolers, children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Rodriguez-Ayllon, C Cadenas-Sánchez… - Sports medicine, 2019 - Springer
Background Evidence suggests that participation in physical activity may support young
people's current and future mental health. Although previous reviews have examined the …
people's current and future mental health. Although previous reviews have examined the …
Obesity and cardiovascular disease
The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide over the past few decades. In 2013, the
prevalence of obesity exceeded the 50% of the adult population in some countries from …
prevalence of obesity exceeded the 50% of the adult population in some countries from …
Field-based fitness assessment in young people: the ALPHA health-related fitness test battery for children and adolescents
The present study summarises the work developed by the ALPHA (Assessing Levels of
Physical Activity) study and describes the procedures followed to select the tests included in …
Physical Activity) study and describes the procedures followed to select the tests included in …
[HTML][HTML] 2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children and adolescents aged 5–17 years: summary of the evidence
Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2020 updated
global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children, adolescents …
global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children, adolescents …
[PDF][PDF] Muscular strength in male adolescents and premature death: cohort study of one million participants
FB Ortega, K Silventoinen, P Tynelius, F Rasmussen - Bmj, 2012 - bmj.com
Objectives To explore the extent to which muscular strength in adolescence is associated
with all cause and cause specific premature mortality (< 55 years). Design Prospective …
with all cause and cause specific premature mortality (< 55 years). Design Prospective …
Criterion-related validity of field-based fitness tests in youth: a systematic review
J Castro-Piñero, EG Artero… - British journal of sports …, 2010 - bjsm.bmj.com
The objective of this systematic review was to comprehensively study the criterion-related
validity of the existing field-based fitness tests used in children and adolescents. The studies …
validity of the existing field-based fitness tests used in children and adolescents. The studies …