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Children’s Cortisol and Cell-Free DNA Trajectories in Relation to Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity in School: A Pilot Study, 7(26)
Schmidt, Sebastian; Neuberger, Elmo; Kirsch, Peter; Simon, Perikles; Dettweiler, Ulrich (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02)The worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents increased constantly. Additionally, the recommended amount of physical activity (PA) is not achieved by this age group. These circumstances are ... -
Choice matters: Pupils' stress regulation, brain development and brain function in an outdoor education project
Dettweiler, Ulrich; Gerchen, Martin; Mall, Christoph; Simon, Perikles; Kirsch, Peter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-24)Abstract Background Education outside the classroom (EOtC) is considered beneficial to children's physical and mental health. Especially, stress resilience has been linked to nature experience. Aims This study ... -
Stress in School. Some Empirical Hints on the Circadian Cortisol of Children in Outdoor and Indoor Classes
Dettweiler, Ulrich; Becker, Christoph; Auestad, Bjørn Henrik; Simon, Perikles; Kirsch, Peter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-04)This prospective longitudinal survey compared the stress levels of students taught using an outdoor curriculum in a forest, with children in a normal school setting. We were especially interested in the effect outdoor ...