Idowu et al. compared levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior in children with epilepsy (CWE) (11–15 y) and age- and gender-matched healthy controls. CWE spent less time in light and moderate to vigorous PA on weekdays. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Ding and Xu demonstrated a combined association of physical activity and screen time with inflammatory biomarker high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in adolescents with overweight/obesity. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Gauthier et al. found that following an exercise session, youths had increased perceived intensity and appreciation of sweet solutions. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Tagle et al. conducted a cross-sectional study to determine maximum aerobic power, quality of life, and left ventricular ejection fraction in childhood cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

PES Volume 37 Issue 3 is now available online at journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/… Studies: (a) the unique aspects of the physiologic and physical responses of children to exercise, (b) the importance of physical activity in the prevention of illness and preservation of wellness.

Weston et al found that in prepubertal boys, hypoxia reduced VO2max and slowed VO2 phase II kinetics during moderate-intensity exercise, despite unchanged deoxyhemoglobin kinetics. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Brown et al found that combining exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) testing with CPET metabolic data (EIB-CPET) improves diagnosis in kids with unexplained exertional dyspnea—better than spirometry alone! 🏃‍♂️DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

New study by Carron et al. evaluates retest reliability of common physical tests in adolescent rugby players. Provides the standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change for each test to support objective athlete monitoring. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Othman et al. found that cross-education was training specific (greatest gains with upper body and dominant limbs) with greater benefits for youth and generally no sex differences with the exception of elbow extensors MVIC.DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

New study by Murray et al. shows that a 6-week half-term resistance training (RT) intervention in physical education lessons can improve athletic motor skill competencies (P < .05, d = 0.21–2.51) in male youths. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

We are pleased to announce that NASPEM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @activehealthykids.org! This partnership will support the missions of NASPEM & AHKGA to promote physical activity in youth all around the globe. Learn more about AHKGA at: activehealthykids.org

Møller et al. find that a 10-week stay at the Danish Christmas Seal Home resulted in clinically relevant improvement in fat percentage and cardiometabolic fitness in socially vulnerable children, regardless of the program type. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Kouchi et al. found that an 8-week dance program improved posture, scapular position, breathing, and happiness in girls aged 10–12 years. It enhances physical health, emotional well-being, and social skills in children and adolescents. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Based on Mohabbat’s study results, it can be concluded that 8 weeks of aerobic interval training can decrease ferritin and hepcidin levels, but acute aerobic exercise increases them. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Leong et al. audited the results of an exercise program for overweight and obese pediatric participants in a tertiary pediatric hospital. The main aim was to determine the program’s effectiveness, with the main outcome of change in BMI. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

📣New study by Balbinot and Gerbase: Regular physical activity boosts lung function in kids & teens—regardless of weight status! BMI doesn’t mediate this effect. More evidence that staying active is key for healthy lung development. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

New study by Vieira et al: More light activity & less sitting time linked to lower blood pressure in teen boys. MVPA (mod-vigorous exercise) helps reduce the negative effects of sitting. Move more, sit less! DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Bucko et al. found that while physical activity (PA) may be developmentally beneficial overall, it appears that its relationship with sleep duration is not clinically relevant in very young children. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Bourke et al. found providing early childhood educator (ECE) with online training in physical activity (PA) through an e-Learning course may not be sufficient to increase PA levels among young children in their care. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…

Kerkeni et al. found soccer-based training (SBT) appears to decrease fat mass percentage, without affecting body mass, body mass index, fat-free mass, or waist circumference in obese/overweight children and adolescents. DOI: doi.org/10.1123/pes.20…