ADOLESCENT

This study tested whether a community bike safety class could help kids ride more safely. Researchers recruited 195 kids aged 9-12 and attached small GPS and video cameras to their bikes to track their riding habits. They compared kids who took the class, kids whose parents also …

This study tested a mobile web app version of a program that teaches middle school students how to safely intervene when they witness bullying. Over 600 students in four states participated to see if this online approach could be a practical and effective way to prevent bullying.…

This study tested whether guided mental imagery training could help young soccer players improve their shooting accuracy and psychological skills. Thirty-two boys aged 12-14 were randomly assigned to either receive guided mental practice sessions after regular training or continu…

This study aimed to see if wearable activity trackers could reliably measure how children walk and sleep in their daily lives. Healthy kids aged 3 to 17 wore devices on their wrist and waist during lab activities and at home for about two weeks. The goal was to collect data to he…

This study tested whether teaching parents about sports nutrition could improve the body composition and athletic performance of their children. Researchers gave a 4-week online nutrition course to parents of 30 young basketball players aged 8-13. They measured the athletes' musc…

This study aimed to find out which type of warm-up works best for young soccer goalkeepers. Researchers tested four different 15-minute warm-up routines on 15 teenage male goalies to see how each affected their flexibility, jumping power, and balance. The goal was to gather infor…

This study aimed to understand the connection between foot posture, toe muscle strength, and balance in adolescents. Researchers measured the feet and balance of 30 teenagers to see if having flat feet or weaker toes affects how well they can control their posture. The goal was t…

This study aimed to understand how teens with cerebral palsy, their parents, and their physical therapists rate the teen's quality of life. Researchers asked 97 teens and their caregivers to fill out the same questionnaire to see if their answers matched. The goal is to learn who…

This study aimed to understand how the protein and fat in a meal, not just carbohydrates, affect blood sugar levels in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Researchers fed 11 teens different meals and used continuous glucose monitors to track their blood sugar for 6 hours. The goal wa…