Impact of awareness of sports policies, school, family, and community environmental on physical activity and fitness among children and adolescents: a structural equation modeling study.

Junyu WangShengyong WuXuhui ChenBingjie XuJianfeng WangYong YangWeiqi RuanPengpeng GaoXiaolin LiTing XieKunyi YangZhuang Jie

Published in: BMC public health (2024)

School environments, despite high scores, do not significantly impact PA and PF. Community environments, though scoring lower, positively affect MVPA, grip strength, and 20-mSRT. Awareness of sports policies boosts MVPA, while family environments support LPA and BMI but are inversely related to MVPA and grip strength. Integrated strategies involving community infrastructure, family support, and policy awareness are essential for promoting active lifestyles among children and adolescents.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
public health
body mass index
high school
body composition
risk assessment
climate change