A List of 50 Review Papers so far in 2021: Children, Exercise, Sport and Fitness
This blog provides a list of review articles published between January 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021, and is an extension from last years list of 89 review papers from 2020.
A brief summary of the methods. I did a quick PUBMED search using the keywords ‘children and exercise’ and limited to 2021 and only review papers. I also changed ‘exercise’ to ‘sport’ and also ‘exercise’ to ‘fitness’.
The following 50 or so papers have been sorted by major topics. Studies on childhood obesity and on the brain, behavior, and mental health continue to be widely published. There were also several review papers in the first half of 2021 related to physical activity in schools. And of course, a few on COVID-19.
DISCLAIMER: Only PUBMED was search so this is not an exhaustive list. And, although a link is provided to the abstract, it may lead to either a free or paid link to the full publication.
COVID
Potential health-related behaviors for pre-school and school-aged children during COVID-19 lockdown: A narrative review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271236/
Mental Health and Physical Activity among Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33775993/
Active Video Games for Improving Mental Health and Physical Fitness-An Alternative for Children and Adolescents during Social Isolation: An Overview
Physical Activity / Sedentary Behaviour
Global prevalence of physical activity for children and adolescents; inconsistencies, research gaps, and recommendations: a narrative review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34187486/
Factors That Influence Participation in Physical Activity in School-Aged Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review from the Social Ecological Model Perspective
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33803733/
Age-related change in sedentary behavior during childhood and adolescence: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34080284/
Effects of dancing on physical activity levels of children and adolescents: a systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33197661/
A Scoping Review of Sport-Based Health Promotion Interventions With Youth in Africa
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32264707/
The Use of Ratings of Perceived Exertion in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33206334/
Age- and Sex-Related Differences in Recovery From High-Intensity and Endurance Exercise: A Brief Review
Technology
The effects of exergames on muscle strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33797115/
The Effects of Active Video Games on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents with Healthy Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34209767/
Effects of Smartphone-Based Interventions on Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Brain, Behaviour & Mental Health
The Roles of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness in Promoting Resilience During Adolescence: Effects on Mental Well-Being and Brain Development
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33067166/
Physical Activity, Fitness, School Readiness, and Cognition in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34140418/
Effects of Sport-Based Interventions on Children's Executive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34200362/
Intergenerational influence of paternal physical activity on the offspring's brain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33252826/
Effects of physical education interventions on cognition and academic performance outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34187782/
The association between physical activity and mental health in children with special educational needs: A systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34150477/
Psychological Wellbeing in Physical Education and School Sports: A Systematic Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33498317/
Association between cardiorespiratory fitness and depressive symptoms in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33601701/
The effect of physical activity on anxiety in children and young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33618056/
Spatial Orientation
Effects of Physical Exercise Interventions on Spatial Orientation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Scoping Review
Childhood Obesity
Influences of exercise interventions on overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33569831/
Associations between body mass index and height during childhood and adolescence and the risk of coronary heart disease in adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33960625/
Obesity Prevention within the Early Childhood Education and Care Setting: A Systematic Review of Dietary Behavior and Physical Activity Policies and Guidelines in High Income Countries
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33478165/
Obesity in young children and its relationship with diagnosis of asthma, vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency, specific allergies and flat-footedness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32808447/
Delayed motor skills associated with pediatric obesity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33268277/
Extracurricular Sports Participation and Sedentary Behavior in Association with Dietary Habits and Obesity Risk in Children and Adolescents and the Role of Family Structure: a Literature Review
School & Physical Education
Moving more and sitting less in schools: What's the next step?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33359568/
The Effectiveness of School-Based Interventions on Obesity-Related Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201145/
Rapid Realist Review of School-Based Physical Activity Interventions in 7- to 11-Year-Old Children
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33467132/
School-based interventions modestly increase physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness but are least effective for youth who need them most: an individual participant pooled analysis of 20 controlled trials
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33441332/
Effects of interventions for promoting physical activity during recess in elementary schools: a systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33773960/
Strategies for Teachers to Promote Physical Activity in Early Childhood Education Settings-A Scoping Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33498374/
Implementation at-scale of school-based physical activity interventions: A systematic review utilizing the RE-AIM framework
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33527738/
Effects of Classroom Active Desks on Children and Adolescents' Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Academic Achievements and Overall Health: A Systematic Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33802133/
Assessment Practices in K-12 Physical Education in the United States: A Scoping Review of Research, 2000-2020
General Health & Fitness Outcomes
Is device-measured vigorous physical activity associated with health-related outcomes in children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33285309/
Effect of interventions based on regular physical activity on weight management in adolescents: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Musculoskeletal Health
The Influence of Growth, Maturation and Resistance Training on Muscle-Tendon and Neuromuscular Adaptations: A Narrative Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34066778/
Factors influencing peak bone mass gain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32519297/
Physical activity and low back pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32845380/
Treating low back pain in athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Metabolic Health
Relationship of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time with Metabolic Health in Children and Adolescents Measured by Accelerometer: A Narrative Review
Childhood Cancer
Advancing the Field of Pediatric Exercise Oncology: Research and Innovation Needs
Young Athletes
Does organized sports participation in childhood and adolescence positively influence health? A review of reviews
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34150481/
Young athletes: Preventing sudden death by adopting a modern screening approach? A critical review and the opening of a debate
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34124338/
Cardiovascular health indicators in soccer exercise during adolescence: systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33823092/
Growth and Maturity Status of Female Soccer Players: A Narrative Review (MALINA
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33557121/
Roundtable on Preseason Heat Safety in Secondary School Athletics: Heat Acclimatization
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33878177/
Youth running consensus statement: minimising risk of injury and illness in youth runners
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33122252/
Creatine Supplementation in Children and Adolescents
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670822/