The Impact of Physical Inactivity on Children’s Health: The Current Status of Children’s Physical Condition, Influencing Variables and Future Implications
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 971
Special Issue Editors
2. SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Interests: lifestyles; well-being; sports and exercise psychology; human development; motor development
2. SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Interests: motor development; child development; motor competence; motor skills; well-being
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical inactivity, excess weight and low motor skills are three crucial factors that impact children's health, with long-term implications for children's physical, social and psychological development. These factors can interact in complex ways, influencing not only physical health but also children's learning opportunities and motor development. This Special Issue aims to garner interdisciplinary research that explores the relationships between physical inactivity, excess weight, motor competence and all the variables that affect child health.
Original studies and systematic reviews that address prevalence, risk factors, consequences, and preventive or interventional approaches are welcome. We also encourage the submission of research that explores the interaction of these factors with psychosocial, educational and environmental aspects, as well as studies on programs that promote healthy habits and adequate motor development.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers from various areas of child development, including psychology, physical education, nutrition and public health, to provide new evidence on how overweight and motor competence are interconnected, offering directions for future research and interventions in this area.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to enrich this crucial field of study.
Dr. Marco Alexandre Silva Batista
Guest Editor
Dr. Miguel Rebelo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- childhood physical inactivity
- child health motor development
- overweight
- motor competence
- risk factors
- child prevention
- psychosocial development
- healthy habits
- child health interventions
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