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{"title":"A Content Analysis of Physical Activity and Priority Climate Action Plans Across US States.","authors":"Milena Franco Silva, Raul Gierbolini-Rivera, Yi Wang, Alexandre Augusto de Paula da Silva, Amy Eyler, Deborah Salvo, Rodrigo Siqueira Reis","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0751","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Climate change and physical inactivity are urgent public health challenges with intersecting effects on health, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. Physical Activity Plans (PAPs) and Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) provide strategic frameworks for advancing both agendas. This study aimed to identify opportunities to leverage physical activity as a strategy for climate mitigation and adaptation and to recommend coordinated actions for policy and practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a directed content analysis of PAPs and PCAPs. Using NVivo (version 14), we extracted elements of plans, such as goals, objectives, strategies, sectors, implementing agencies, and year of implementation, and systematically assessed cross-plan connections. The connections were then categorized by unifying themes and analyzed to determine whether physical activity contributed to mitigation, adaptation, or both.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis of 25 state-level PAPs and PCAPs revealed multiple pathways through which physical activity can contribute to climate goals, including active transportation, green infrastructure, energy-efficient spaces, dissemination efforts, and the creation of safe and inviting public spaces. Despite clear opportunities for co-benefits between health and climate, significant gaps remain. Among these are the absence of shared goals and coordinated strategies across PAPs and PCAPs, as well as inconsistent integration of equity and community engagement in plan development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings underscore the potential of integrated, cross-sectoral strategies to advance both public health and climate resilience. Embedding equity and community participation in future PAPs and PCAPs and aligning federal policies with state policies is crucial for bridging gaps, maximizing co-benefits, and promoting socially just and sustainable outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"968-990"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13292885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146776397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exercise Types During Pregnancy and the Influence on Neonatal Neurological Measures.","authors":"Dingfeng Zhang, Amy Gross McMillan, Alex Claiborne, Breanna Wisseman, Cody Strom, Samantha M Mcdonald, James Devente, Steven Mouro, David Collier, Devon Kuehn, George A Kelley, Ruben Barakat, Linda E May","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0373","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to explore the effect of supervised exercise training on neonatal neurological examination outcomes in neonates exposed to exercise in utero.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five hundred and sixty pregnant women were recruited from the hospital, and randomized (NCT03838146) to 1 of 4 intervention groups: aerobic, resistance, combination, and control group. Exercise was conducted 3 times per week from 16 weeks gestation until delivery. This is a secondary post hoc analysis of the study in which the primary outcome was offspring health outcomes; this analysis focuses on neonatal neurological examination at delivery. Statistical analyses were performed using both intention-to-treat and per-protocol (>75% adherence); 1-way analysis of variance, Pearson chi-square, and linear regression tests were used to analyze data with SPSS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For the analysis, we had aerobic (n = 95), resistance (n = 63), or combination (n = 73) in comparison with a control group (n = 95). Groups were similar for maternal and neonatal descriptors. Per-protocol, the analyses showed a difference between combination and control groups in neonatal neurological examination (traction, P = .017) for all women. After controlling for type of exercise and weekly exercise intensity, gravida (P = .022) and parity after delivery (P = .009) were significant predictors for neonatal traction reflex (R2 = .047, P = .016).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Exercise during pregnancy effectively improves the traction reflex in neonates.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"903-912"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146776354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Pragmatic Evaluation of the Riding for Focus Middle School Bicycling Program Using the RE-AIM Framework.","authors":"Esther Walker, Lauren Schuck, Benjamin Rollenhagen","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0386","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bicycling can be a great way to support youth physical and mental health, yet participation among adolescents in the United States has steadily declined. School-based bicycling programs offer a promising approach to promote physical activity, but few in the United States have been comprehensively evaluated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study applies the RE-AIM framework to carry out a pragmatic evaluation of Outride's Riding for Focus middle school bicycling program across 117 public schools onboarded between 2020 and 2022. We used student surveys, teacher implementation surveys, and national program data to assess the program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Reach: The Riding for Focus program reached a diverse student population.</p><p><strong>Effectiveness: </strong>Students reported high levels of program enjoyment, cycling confidence, and safety knowledge which aligned with teacher perceptions. There was an increase in self-reported student well-being and helmet use, but no changes were observed in cycling frequency or other health behaviors after the program. Adoption: The program was adopted across a wide range of school settings, representing 1.4% of public US middle schools serving low-income communities.</p><p><strong>Implementation: </strong>Moderate to high levels of implementation fidelity were reported, and modifications were often reported. Maintenance: Of the schools onboarded before 2020, 79% were still running the program in 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting strong potential for program sustainability. Common challenges included equipment maintenance, staffing capacity, and scheduling flexibility.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This evaluation highlights the program's potential as a scalable, school-based bicycling intervention with high levels of student enjoyment. Future research should examine long-term maintenance and program refinement to ensure program longevity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"871-885"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146227265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Four-Year Longitudinal Associations Between Effort in Physical Education Classes and Fitness Outcomes in UK Adolescents.","authors":"Sally Waterworth, Chris McManus, Henry Chung, Ben Jones, Osama Aljuhani, Patrick Schoenmakers","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0576","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0576","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Student engagement and effort in physical education (PE) can influence long-term physical fitness development. This study examined whether self-reported effort in PE (ePE) predicts changes in physical fitness among English secondary school students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 4-year longitudinal study involved 1422 adolescents from 9 public schools in the East of England. Assessments took place at years 7, 9, and 11 (year 7 = 12 [0.5] y), measuring aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and muscular power. ePE was self-reported using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. Latent growth curve models examined changes in fitness over time, and whether these associations were modified by sex, body mass index (BMI), or socioeconomic status (via Index of Multiple Deprivation).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Girls had lower baseline fitness and smaller gains over the 4-year period than boys across aerobic fitness, muscular power, and muscular strength. Higher baseline BMI and living in a disadvantaged area were associated with lower initial fitness, and changes in BMI influenced longitudinal changes in fitness. Baseline ePE positively predicted all baseline fitness measures, with aerobic fitness showing the strongest association. Change in ePE over time was the strongest predictor of improvements across all fitness components.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Effort in PE classes supports long-term fitness development. Interventions that encourage students to be active and engaged in PE may benefit all adolescents, especially girls and those with higher BMI or from disadvantaged areas. These findings highlight the value of promoting effortful participation in PE to enhance adolescent health and physical fitness.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"894-902"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146227313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Motor Competence in Chilean Schoolchildren and Its Association With Sex, Age, and Weight Status: The CoMoSur Study.","authors":"Jaime Carcamo-Oyarzun, Nicolas Martinez-Lopez, Cristina Ferbol, Pablo Cumilef-Bustamante, Mario Negron-Molina, Pablo Luna-Villouta, Gustavo Pavez-Adasme, Jaime Pacheco-Carrillo, Rodrigo Vargas-Vitoria, Jessica Ibarra-Mora, Christian Herrmann, Isaac Estevan","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0644","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0644","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chile is one of the countries with the lowest indicators of children's physical activity therefore it is necessary to promote the development of factors that encourage regular practice, such as motor competence (MC), which is considered a fundamental factor in improving physical activity trajectories in school-age children. This CoMoSur study aimed to determine the prevalence of MC in fifth- and sixth-grade primary school children in central-southern Chile and analyze the association of MC with sex, age, and weight status.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The MC of 1513 schoolchildren (49.4% girls; mean = 11.12 y, SD = 0.92) from 7 regions of central-southern Chile was assessed using the MOBAK 5-6 test. Confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation models were applied to test 2 models: (1) the factorial validity of the 2 dimensions of MC (object control and self-movement) and (2) the associations of MC with sex, age, and weight status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Low levels of MC were observed, especially in girls. Model 1 showed adequate fit indices (χ2 = 64.912, df = 19, P ≤ .001, CFI = .975, TLI = .963, RMSEA = .040, SRMR = .035). Model 2 also presented satisfactory fit (χ2 = 161.97, df = 37, P ≤ .001, CFI = .943, TLI = .920, RMSEA = .047, SRMR = .071), revealing significant associations: sex is associated with both object control and self-movement, age was positively related to both MC dimensions, and higher weight status was negatively associated with MC.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The MC levels in Chilean schoolchildren are concerning, underlining the urgency of implementing intervention programs to strengthen motor competencies. Such strategies should consider differences in sex, age, and weight status to promote sustainable trajectories of physical activity from childhood onward.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"862-870"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146227268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fundamental Motor Skills in 6- to 8-Year-Old Children: A School-Based Movement Skill Intervention.","authors":"Eileen Africa, Odelia van Stryp, Candace Vermaak","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2024-0826","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2024-0826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are essential for children's overall development and lifelong engagement in physical activity. Limited exposure to FMS during early childhood is associated with delayed motor development, potentially hindering successful participation in sport and healthy lifestyle practices.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study aimed to enhance the FMS of 6- to 8-year-old children through a self-designed gross motor intervention to promote future physical activity engagement. Using a quantitative research approach and a quasi-experimental design, a convenience sample of 118 children from a primary school in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa was selected. Participants were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 67) and a control group (n = 51). Pretesting and posttesting were conducted using the Test for Gross Motor Development, Third Edition.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Following a 6-week school-based intervention, results showed that the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in locomotor skills particularly in running, galloping, hopping, skipping, jumping, and sliding compared with the control group. Enhanced object control skills were also observed, notably in 2-hand striking and overhand throwing. However, no significant changes were found in dribbling, catching, and underhand throwing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study underscores the need for ongoing research and tailored interventions to optimize FMS development in young children, encouraging lifelong participation in physical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"734-744"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146132087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Linking Individual Motives to the Type of Exercise and Sport Activity: Toward Recommendations for Optimal Activity Matching Through a Machine Learning Approach.","authors":"Julia Schmid, Rosa Lavelle-Hill, Gorden Sudeck","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0414","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0414","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To effectively promote exercise and sport behavior, it is often emphasized that individual motives should be more strongly considered. The assumption is that people are more likely to maintain an activity if their motives are satisfied. This study investigates how individual motives relate to different types of exercise and sport activities, aiming to improve the empirical basis for tailored recommendations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>20,613 adults (Mage = 36.37 y, 67.74% women) completed a 1-time survey. Using a machine learning approach, associations between 7 motives (eg, social contact, stress reduction), sociodemographic variables (eg, sex), and weekly exercise volume were analyzed as predictors of 10 categories of exercise and sport activities (eg, team sports, group-oriented fitness activities).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, the motives of social contact, aesthetics, and fitness/health, along with age, weekly volume of exercise and sport, and sex, emerged as the strongest predictors. However, a closer look reveals distinct combinations of variables associated with participation in each category of activities. For example, team sports were mainly chosen by younger, highly active men who score high in social contact and competition/performance and low on aesthetics.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings pave the way for empirically grounded, tailored recommendations that align activity types with individuals' motives and sociodemographic characteristics. When integrated into counseling, such recommendations may enhance long-term adherence by focusing more on personal motivation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"840-850"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146180455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Active Travel to School, Psychological Distress, Health Risk Behaviors, and Social-Environmental Factors Among Filipino Adolescents.","authors":"Earl Francis Infante Mallari, Karl Peltzer, Lyndon Esconde Santos, Huyen-Trang Luu-Thi, Thanh-Thao Nguyen-Thi, Kristine Lin, Mein-Woei Suen","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0791","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Active travel to school-walking or biking to school-is a valuable source of physical activity with benefits for physical and mental health. This study examined the association of active travel to school with psychological distress, health risk behaviors, and social-environmental factors among Filipino school-going adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The current study analyzed data from the 2011, 2015, and 2019 Global School-based Health Survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multivariable logistic regressions showed that those who engaged in frequent active travel to school were more likely to report loneliness and sedentary behavior (≥3 h). On the other hand, frequent active travel was associated with lower chances of having no close friends, being physically inactive, reporting infrequent physical activity, physical education attendance, drinking alcohol, using tobacco, marijuana, and drugs, and consuming fast-food and soft drinks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest that frequent active travel to school is linked to more beneficial than detrimental outcomes. Policymakers are encouraged to strengthen infrastructure that supports safe walking and biking to school to maximize these health and social benefits for Filipino youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"832-839"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146180467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Ethnicity Classification Methods on Physical Activity Outcomes Among Adolescents.","authors":"Ziang Li, Justin Richards, Hayley McGlashan-Fainu, Melody Smith","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0341","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physical activity (PA) is essential to adolescent health. International research has shown ethnic disparities in PA, and the method used to classify ethnicity may influence how disparities are detected and interpreted particularly in increasingly multiethnic societies. This study examined how different ethnicity classification methods affect adolescent PA outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Secondary analysis was conducted using data from the 2023 Voice of Rangatahi survey in Aotearoa New Zealand (n = 19,776; ages 12-19 y). PA was measured using a discrete scale (0-7 d/wk) and a binary variable (>4 vs ≤4 d/wk). Ethnicity was self-identified and classified using 4 methods: Prioritized, Total Response, and Single/Combination (8- and 15-group). Analyses applied regression and nonparametric tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 24.3% identified as multiethnicity. Asian adolescents consistently reported the lowest PA outcomes (mean = 3.51-3.67 d/wk; 34.4%-36.3% achieving >4 d/wk), while multiethnic Pacific Peoples/European reported the highest (mean = 4.34 d/wk; 52% achieving >4 d/wk). The Single/Combination 15-group method provided the greatest intergroup differentiation (χ2(13) = 218.65, P < .001), whereas the Total Response method attenuated contrasts. The Single/Combination 8-group method demonstrated the best model fit (lowest Akaike Information Criterion/Bayesian Information Criterion).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Ethnicity classification strongly influences observed disparities in adolescent PA. The Single/Combination 8-group method may be most suitable for research applications due to better model fit and parsimony, while the 15-group method offers finer differentiation to guide policy and the design of targeted interventions. Selecting context-appropriate classification methods is critical for accurately identifying disparities and informing equitable, culturally responsive PA interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"786-797"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146157525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Play Equipment Diversity at Home: Unraveling Its Relationship With Screen Time Among Preschoolers in China.","authors":"Jie Feng, Jingsi Wen, Jinghao Sui, Junqiao Hu, Youzhi Ke, Danqing Zhang, Yiping Yan, Yang Liu","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0683","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence linking specific types and quantities of home play equipment to preschoolers' screen time is limited, with unclear differences between weekdays and weekends and scarce data from Asian contexts. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the quantity of play equipment at home in various categories and screen time on both weekdays and weekends, as well as to assess potential differences based on sex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 610 preschoolers and their parents participated. Parents reported the availability of play equipment at home using questionnaires, which were then categorized by physical and functional characteristics. Additionally, parents provided information on their children's screen time using the Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey questionnaire-Chinese version, along with demographic details. Generalized linear models with a gamma distribution and log link were utilized to examine the relationship between play equipment at home and screen time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 610 preschoolers (5.3 [1.0] y; 55.9% boys) were included in the analysis. A greater availability of equipment that fosters multiple movement skills was linked to reduced screen time on weekdays (B = -0.04; 95% confidence interval, -0.06 to -0.01). Additionally, a higher quantity of equipment with specific physical (eg, medium, portability, outdoor suitability) and functional features (eg, team-based use, recreational purpose, moderate to vigorous intensity, and multiskill development) was correlated with lower weekend screen time. These associations varied between boys and girls.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings demonstrated a connection between the presence of play equipment at home and screen time, especially during weekends. An increased amount of equipment with certain physical and functional traits was associated with reduced screen time. These insights highlight the importance of focusing on specific equipment features to promote healthier lifestyles for preschoolers.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"886-893"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146132112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}