Health-Related Physical Activity

Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity is a natural and necessary part of human existence. It is thus logical that physical activity has been found to have clear associations with many components of human health, from the physical to the psychological. While the research is clear on the value of physical activity to promote health and reduce mortality and the prevalence of co-morbid conditions, additional work is necessary to fully elucidate barriers faced across the lifespan that inhibit the adoption of these behaviors. Additionally, studies are needed that focus on the composition of physical activity and subsequent associations with health. Therefore, we invite the submission of high-quality research and review papers that examine the barriers to the adoption of physical activity, the effect of different forms of being physically active, and how physical activity can be supported across the lifespan. We will also consider papers that examine novel associations between physical activity and health, or novel manners of assessment of physical activity.

Prof. Dr. David M. Bellar
Dr. Ben D. Kern
Dr. Lawrence W. Judge
Guest Editors

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