Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence: Preventing Health Risks Through Sport and Diagnosis
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "School Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editors
Interests: health; anthropometry; obesity; physical activity; accelerometry
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Dear Colleagues,
Physical activity plays a crucial role in the health of children and adolescents, helping to prevent obesity, metabolic disorders, postural defects, and mental health issues. The early diagnosis of health risks and appropriately tailored physical activity interventions can effectively support the physical and psychological development of young individuals. However, declining physical activity levels—due to sedentary lifestyles and reduced spontaneous movement—are contributing to an increase in health problems in this age group.
This Special Issue focuses on the role of physical activity as both a preventive and diagnostic tool. We are particularly interested in research on the impact of various forms of movement—including sports, recreational activities, and age-appropriate exercise—on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. We seek innovative approaches such as fitness assessment technologies, personalized physical activity programs, and long-term analyses of the effects of movement on youth development.
We invite submissions on movement interventions, physical fitness diagnostics, and strategies promoting an active lifestyle among children and adolescents. Suggested topics include the prevention of lifestyle diseases, mental health, modern activity assessment technologies, and health policy in education. We hope that the collected research will contribute to a better understanding of the role of physical activity in shaping the health of future generations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Piotr Matłosz
Guest Editor
Dr. Jarosław Herbert
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- physical activity
- childhood and adolescence
- health prevention
- fitness diagnostics
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