Active School Commuting in School Children: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future Research Implications.

ABSTRACT: Active school commuting (ASC) has been proposed as a practical way to inculcate positive physical activity habits in children. This paper reviews the current evidence regarding ASC among children, highlights advances in research techniques and existing limitations in the field, and outlines future implications for research and promotion. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify English language studies on ASC among children aged 6-12 years, followed by a narrative review. ASC has witnessed a global decline, despite evidence of its contribution to physical activity levels. Context-dependent factors such as commuting distance and parental safety concerns are consistently identified as key determinants of ASC. Several promising interventions have been identified. Despite th

SUBMITTER: Lam HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10606062 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature