Sports, Exercise and Healthcare
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical activity and exercise provide great health benefits. Physical activity involves any form of body movement in which skeletal muscles contract and expend more energy than they would at rest. Exercise, on the other hand, is a type of physical activity that consists of structured, repetitive movements of the body. It is systematically planned to improve or maintain components of physical fitness.
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated the "Physical activity" section of its fact sheets in the "Newsroom" section of its website to highlight the importance of physical activity, including nine key benefits. The WHO states that globally, one in four adults does not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, that people who are not active enough have a 20–30% higher risk of death, and that more than 80% of the world's adolescent population is physically inactive.
Physical activity and exercise are defined as physical movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. This includes movement in leisure time, movement when using transportation, and movement when performing personal tasks. Common ways to stay active include walking, biking, using a wheelchair, sports, active recreation, and play. Regular physical activity and exercise can help prevent and manage many diseases, maintain a healthy weight, and improve mental health, quality of life, and well-being.
Dr. Seung-Taek Lim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- health
- physical activity
- exercise
- well-being
- quality of life
- elderly
- adolescent
- sports
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