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Editorial for the 1st edition special issue “benefits of physical activity and exercise to human health”
| datacite.subject.sdg | 03:Saúde de Qualidade | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 04:Educação de Qualidade | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 11:Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ferraz, Ricardo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Neiva, Henrique P. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fernanda M. Silva | |
| dc.contributor.author | Duarte-Mendes, Pedro | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T10:26:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T10:26:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-05-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Recent estimates indicate that the prevalence of insufficient physical activity has been increasing globally, with nearly one third of adults (31.3%) [1] and eight in ten adolescents (81%) [2] not meeting the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines (i.e., 150–300 min per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity for adults and 60 min per day for children and adolescents [3]). According to authors [1,2], if the current trajectory continues, the global target of a 15% relative reduction in insufficient physical activity by 2030 [4] is unlikely to be achieved in most countries. This data are concerning given that, globally, 7.2% of all-cause deaths and 7.6% of cardiovascular disease deaths are attributable to physical inactivity [5]. Physical activity and exercise are widely recognized for promoting numerous health benefits, particularly in the prevention and management of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases [6,7], as well as in supporting immune function, reducing the risk of infectious diseases, improving mental health, and contributing to cancer prevention and control [8]. Moreover, regular engagement in these behaviors is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality [9]. From a public health perspective, developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity and improve population health remains a global priority [8]. In this context, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge on the role of physical activity and exercise interventions in promoting health and well-being across the lifespan. The contributions examine the effects of different exercise modalities on physical, cognitive, and mental health, as well as the role of physical activity in disease prevention and management and in improving functional capacity and quality of life across diverse populations. Collectively, the twelve papers included in this Special Issue provide complementary perspectives on these topics. | eng |
| dc.description.sponsorship | UID/PRR/04045/2025; UID/PRR2/04045/2025; UID/04045/2025 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/sports14050183 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2075-4663 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/29229 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | MDPI | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Sports | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.title | Editorial for the 1st edition special issue “benefits of physical activity and exercise to human health” | eng |
| dc.type | editorial | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.issue | 5 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 183 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Sports | |
| oaire.citation.volume | 14 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 | |
| person.givenName | Fernanda M. Silva | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-8019-0729 | |
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