A systematic review of the effect of The Daily Mile™ on children's physical activity, physical health, mental health, wellbeing, academic performance and cognitive function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A minority of children in the United Kingdom meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. One initiative which has been introduced to try and increase the physical activity levels of school children is The Daily Mile™ (TDM). The aim of this review was to determine the effect of TDM on children's physical activity levels, physical health, mental health, wellbeing, academic performance and cognitive function.

Methods

Six databases were systematically searched from TDM's inception (2012) to 30th June 2022. Studies were included if they involved school-aged children (aged 4-12 years), taking part in TDM and measured at least one pre-defined outcome.

Results

Thirteen studies were included from the 123 studies retrieved. Longer-term participation in TDM was

SUBMITTER: Breslin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836306 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature