| Cumming et al., 2008.3737 Cumming SP, Standage M, Gillison F, Malina RM. Sex differences in exercise behavior during adolescence: is biological maturation a confounding factor? J Adolesc Health 2008; 42(5): 480-485.United Kingdom |
n = 186 adolescents
(13 - 14 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Self-reported |
Percentage of predicted adult height |
Physical activity decreased with in creasing biological age. |
Level 4 |
| Kristensen et al., 2008.3838 Kristensen PL, Korsholm L, Moller NC, Wedderkopp N, Andersen LB, Froberg K. Sources of variation in habitual physical activity of children and adolescents: the European youth heart study. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2008; 18(3):298-308. Europe |
n = 1,318 children/adolescents
(8 - 10; 14 -16 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Accelerometer |
Self-reported |
No significant association. |
Level 4 |
| Knowles et al., 2009.3636 Knowles AM, Niven AG, Fawkner SG, Henretty JM. A longitudinal examination of the influence of maturation on physical self-perceptions and the relationship with physical activity in early adolescent girls. J Adolesc 2009; 32(3): 555-566. Europe |
n = 150 girls
(12,79+/-0,31 years) |
Longitudinal |
Self-reported |
Pubertal Development Scale |
No significant association. |
Level 3 |
| Finne et al., 2011.3535 Finne E, Bucksch J, Lampert T, Kolip P. Age, puberty, body dissatisfaction, and physical activity decline in adolescents. Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (KiGGS). Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2011; 8: 119. Germany |
n = 6,813 adolescents
(11 - 17 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Structured interview |
Tanner Scale |
Early-maturers more likely to be less physically active. |
Level 4 |
| Erlandson et al., 2011.3434 Erlandson MC, Sherar LB, Mosewich AD, Kowalski KC, Bailey DA, Baxter-Jones AD. Does controlling for biological maturity improve physical activity tracking? Med Sci Sports Exerc 2011; 43(5): 800-807. Northern Germany |
n = 187 adolescents
(8 - 15 years) |
Longitudinal |
Self-reported |
Prediction of Age of Peak Height Velocity |
Physical activity decreased with advancing sexual maturation status. |
Level 3 |
Guinhouya et al., 2012.3131 Guinhouya BC, Fairclough SJ, Zitouni D, Samouda H, Vilhelm C, Zgaya h, Beaufort C, Lemdani M, Hubert H. Does biological maturity actually confound gender-related differences in physical activity in preadolescence? Child: care. Health Dev 2012; 39(6): 835-844.
France |
n = 253 adolescents
(10 years) |
Longitudinal |
Accelerometer |
Skeletal maturity |
Physical activity decreased with increasing biological age. |
Level 3 |
Cairney et al., 2014.3232 Cairney J, Veldhuizen S, Kwan M, Hay J, Faught BE. Biological age and sex-related declines in physical activity during adolescence. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2014; 46(4):730-735.
Northern Germany |
n = 2,100 adolescents
(11 - 14 years) |
Longitudinal |
Self-reported |
Prediction of Age of Peak Height Velocity |
Physical activity decreased with increasing biological age amonggirls. |
Level 3 |
| Fawkner et al., 2014.2424 Fawkner S, Henretty J, Knowles AM, Nevill A, Niven A. The influence of maturation, body size and physical self-perceptions on longitudinal changes in physical activity in adolescent girls. J Sports Sciences 2014; 32(4): 392-401. Scotland |
n = 208 girls
(11.8 ± 0.4 years) |
Longitudinal |
Self-reported |
Pubertal Development Scale |
Physical activity in creased with advancing sexual maturation status. |
Level 3 |
Lãtt et al., 2015.3333 Lätt E, Mäestu J, Rääsk T, Purge P, Jürimäe T, Jürimäe J. Maturity-related differences in moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in 10-14-year-old boys. Percept Mot Skills 2015; 120(2): 659-670.
Estónia |
n = 265 boys
(10 - 14 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Accelerometer |
Self-reported |
Physical activity increased with advancing sexual maturation status. |
Level 4 |
| Marques et al., 2016.3030 Marques A, Branquinho C, De Matos MG. Girls' physical activity and sedentary behaviors: Does sexual maturation matter? A cross-sectional study with HBSC 2010 Portuguese survey. Am J Hum Biol 2016; 28(4): 471-475. Portugal |
n = 1,324 girls
(10 - 13 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Structured interview |
Structured interview |
Physical activity decreased with advancing sexual maturation status. |
Level 4 |
| Lee Eun-Young et al., 2016.2020 Lee Ey ANK, Jeon JY, Rodgers WM, Harber VJ, Spence JC. Biological Maturation and Physical Activity in South Korean Adolescent Girls. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2016; 48(12):2454-2461. South Korea |
n = 236 adolescents
(average 13.6 years) |
Cross-sectional |
Pedometer Self-reported |
Pubertal Development Scale |
Physical activity decreased with advancing sexual maturation status. |
Level 4 |
Benítez-Porres et al., 2016.1919 Benítez-Porres J, Alvero-Cruz JR, Albornoz MC, Correas-Gómez L, Barrera-Expósito J, Dorado-Guzmán M, Moore JB, Carnero EA. The Influence of 2-Year Changes in Physical Activity, Maturation, and Nutrition on Adiposity in Adolescent Youth. PLoS One 2016; 11(9).
Spain |
n = 80 adolescents
(14 - 19 years) |
Longitudinal |
Self-reported |
Percentage of predicted adult height |
Boysmore physically active than girls. |
Level 3 |
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