| 1 | The compelling link between physical activity and the body's defense system | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2019 | 1,018 |
| 2 | Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): The need to maintain regular physical activity while taking precautions | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 885 |
| 3 | Assessing proprioception: A critical review of methods | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2016 | 503 |
| 4 | Exercise-induced oxidative stress: Friend or foe? | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 501 |
| 5 | The whole day matters: Understanding 24-hour movement guideline adherence and relationships with health indicators across the lifespan | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 470 |
| 6 | Physical exercise in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 451 |
| 7 | Considerations when using the activPAL monitor in field-based research with adult populations | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2017 | 399 |
| 8 | Chronic disease and the link to physical activity | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2013 | 354 |
| 9 | Exercise as a prescription for patients with various diseases | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2019 | 353 |
| 10 | Endurance exercise and gut microbiota: A review | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2017 | 300 |
| 11 | Exercise and children's cognition: The role of exercise characteristics and a place for metacognition | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2015 | 282 |
| 12 | Comparative efficacy of various exercise interventions on cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2022 | 278 |
| 13 | Prevalence of meeting 24-Hour Movement Guidelines from pre-school to adolescence: A systematic review and meta-analysis including 387,437 participants and 23 countries | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2022 | 261 |
| 14 | 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities: A third update of the energy costs of human activities | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2024 | 253 |
| 15 | A systematic review of running-related musculoskeletal injuries in runners | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 226 |
| 16 | An international physical activity and public health research agenda to inform coronavirus disease-2019 policies and practices | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 208 |
| 17 | Physical activity and academic achievement in children: A historical perspective | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2012 | 205 |
| 18 | Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the movement behaviors of children and youth: A scoping review of evidence after the first year | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 201 |
| 19 | Exercise interventions for older adults: A systematic review of meta-analyses | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 198 |
| 20 | Fundamental motor skills, screen-time, and physical activity in preschoolers | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2019 | 194 |
| 21 | Handgrip strength and health outcomes: Umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 182 |
| 22 | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as a potential mechanism of the effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2015 | 180 |
| 23 | Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment (CAMSA): Validity, objectivity, and reliability evidence for children 8–12 years of age | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2017 | 177 |
| 24 | The role of physical activity and exercise in obesity and weight management: Time for critical appraisal | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2016 | 174 |
| 25 | Multiscale entropy: A tool for understanding the complexity of postural control | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2016 | 170 |
| 26 | Exercise sustains the hallmarks of health | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2023 | 170 |
| 27 | Injury rate, mechanism, and risk factors of hamstring strain injuries in sports: A review of the literature | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2012 | 169 |
| 28 | Children and adolescents with Down syndrome, physical fitness and physical activity | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2013 | 158 |
| 29 | Sadly, the earth is still round (p < 0.05) | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2012 | 157 |
| 30 | Comparing dynamical systems concepts and techniques for biomechanical analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2016 | 156 |
| 31 | Motivational processes in physical education and objectively measured physical activity among adolescents | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 156 |
| 32 | Projecting the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on childhood obesity in the United States: A microsimulation model | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 155 |
| 33 | Association between fundamental motor skills and physical activity in the early years: A systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 153 |
| 34 | Human neuromuscular structure and function in old age: A brief review | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2013 | 147 |
| 35 | Canadian children's and youth's adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic: A decision tree analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 147 |
| 36 | Roles and molecular mechanisms of physical exercise in cancer prevention and treatment | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 147 |
| 37 | Collegiate athletes' mental health services utilization: A systematic review of conceptualizations, operationalizations, facilitators, and barriers | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2018 | 146 |
| 38 | Maturity-associated considerations for training load, injury risk, and physical performance in youth soccer: One size does not fit all | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 144 |
| 39 | Physical literacy in the field of physical education – A challenge and a possibility | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2015 | 140 |
| 40 | Chronic ankle instability is associated with proprioception deficits: A systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2021 | 138 |
| 41 | Validity and reliability of three methods of stiffness assessment | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2016 | 137 |
| 42 | Physical activity among Chinese school-aged children: National prevalence estimates from the 2016 Physical Activity and Fitness in China—The Youth Study | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2017 | 137 |
| 43 | Impact shock frequency components and attenuation in rearfoot and forefoot running | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2014 | 132 |
| 44 | A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 130 |
| 45 | Impact of built environment on physical activity and obesity among children and adolescents in China: A narrative systematic review | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2019 | 128 |
| 46 | Associations between the physical environment and park-based physical activity: A systematic review | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2019 | 128 |
| 47 | Effects of resistance training performed to repetition failure or non-failure on muscular strength and hypertrophy: A systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2022 | 128 |
| 48 | Impact of exergames on physical activity and motivation in elementary school students: A follow-up study | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2013 | 124 |
| 49 | Impacts of exercise interventions on different diseases and organ functions in mice | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2020 | 119 |
| 50 | Sex differences in injury rates in team-sport athletes: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis | Journal of Sport and Health Science | 2022 | 119 |