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Clinical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health in Children and Adolescents

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Pediatrics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 728

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Nuria Marín-Jiménez

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1. GALENO Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, 11519 Cádiz, Spain
2. Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz (INiBICA), University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
Interests: women health; physiology; fitness; exercise
Dr. Lucia Torres-Lopez

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Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
Interests: sleep; physical activity; physical fitness; exercise; childhood obesity
Prof. Dr. Rocío Izquierdo-Gómez

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1. GALENO Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, 11519 Cádiz, Spain
2. Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz (INiBICA), University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
Interests: physical activity; fitness; youth-adolescent health

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The justification for this Special Issue lies in the urgent need to address the escalating pandemic of sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, obesity, and related health conditions in children and adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues, with lockdowns and school closures leading to increased screen time and decreased opportunities for physical activity. This has resulted in a surge in obesity rates and associated health problems, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, the mental health implications of these lifestyle changes are becoming increasingly apparent. Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest research on the impact of physical activity on the health of young individuals. It seeks to address the critical issue of sedentary behavior and its associated health risks while promoting the benefits of regular physical activity. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses studies on physical activity interventions, epidemiological research, and innovative strategies to encourage reaching adequate physical activity levels.

Dr. Nuria Marín-Jiménez
Dr. Lucia V. Torres-Lopez
Prof. Dr. Rocío Izquierdo-Gómez
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • sedentary behavior
  • health promotion
  • childhood obesity
  • well-being
  • fitness

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Systematic Review
Does Judo Training Contribute to the Motor Development of Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review
by Monika Kowalczyk, Małgorzata Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Wiesław Błach and Maciej Kostrzewa
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(7), 2439; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14072439 - 3 Apr 2025
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Background: Physical activity, including its organized form, is of key importance in the motor development of children and adolescents. Among the increasingly popular physical activities in this age group are martial arts, particularly judo. In addition to its educational and social values, [...] Read more.
Background: Physical activity, including its organized form, is of key importance in the motor development of children and adolescents. Among the increasingly popular physical activities in this age group are martial arts, particularly judo. In addition to its educational and social values, this discipline, in its assumptions, gives practitioners the opportunity for motor development. This study aims to assess the development of motor competence in children and adolescents up to 15 years of age practicing judo. Methods: The study was conducted using seven databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, OVID, CINHAL Ultimate and SPOLIT) across 15 years (from January 2009 to May 2024). The PRISMA methodology was used to include studies, and the CASP protocol was applied to assess the quality of these studies. Inclusion criteria were developed based on PICOS. Finally, 22 studies that met the established criteria were included. Results: Most of the studies (21) were observational, and only one was a randomized controlled trial. The review indicated that regular judo training significantly improved muscle strength, endurance, speed, coordination, flexibility, balance and body posture compared to control groups. In contrast to some other sports, judo demonstrated comparable benefits in the development of motor abilities. Conclusions: Judo is a sport discipline that significantly affects the motor development of children and adolescents. Furthermore, regular participation in training helps to achieve the daily dose of moderate-to-vigorous activity recommended by the World Health Organization in this age group. Full article
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