Repeated voluntary isometric or static muscle-strengthening exercise for developing physical fitness in schoolchildren aged 6–18 years within school-related settings: a scoping review protocol
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Study Protocol
Abstract: This scoping review will map the evidence on repeated voluntary isometric or static muscle-strengthening exercise used to develop physical fitness in schoolchildren aged 6–18 years in school-related settings. It will describe how these interventions are defined, prescribed, progressed and delivered, together with the physical-fitness outcomes and assessment methods used. Feasibility, adherence, safety and gaps in the literature will also be examined. Eligible evidence will consist of original empirical studies meeting the predefined Population, Concept, Context and source-of-evidence criteria. Searches will be conducted in PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, ERIC, CENTRAL, CINAHL Ultimate, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global and WHO ICTRP. Two reviewers will screen records independently. The review will follow JBI guidance and will be reported in line with PRISMA-ScR and PRISMA-S.
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204163704