Locations of Physical Activity: Where Are Children, Adolescents, and Adults Physically Active? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this systematic review was to examine where physical activity (PA) takes place and how much time children, adolescents and adults spend being physically active within the identified locations. A systematic literature search was carried out in five electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsycInfo, Scopus). For inclusion, primary studies had to identify locations of PA using device-based or self-report tools, whereas minutes of PA had to be examined using device-based tools only. Thirty-two studies were included, methodological quality and sex/gender sensitivity of the studies were assessed. The narrative data synthesis revealed that the highest average amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous PA was found in home and recreational locations, followed by school and neighborh

SUBMITTER: Kelso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7908101 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature