Authors
Stephanie Schoeppe, Mitch J Duncan, Hannah Badland, Melody Oliver, Carey Curtis
Publication date
2013/7/1
Source
Journal of science and medicine in sport
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
312-319
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Health benefits from children's independent mobility and active travel beyond school travel are largely unexplored.
OBJECTIVES
This review synthesized the evidence for associations of independent mobility and active travel to various destinations with physical activity, sedentary behaviour and weight status.
DESIGN
Systematic review.
METHODS
A systematic search in six databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, SportDiscus, PsychInfo, TRIS) for papers published between January 1990 and March 2012 was undertaken, focussing on children aged 3–18 years. Study inclusion and methodological quality were independently assessed by two reviewers.
RESULTS
52 studies were included. Most studies focussed solely on active travel to and/or from school, and showed significant positive associations with physical activity. The same relationship was detected for active travel to leisure-related places and …
Scholar articles
S Schoeppe, MJ Duncan, H Badland, M Oliver, C Curtis - Journal of science and medicine in sport, 2013