What is the meaning and nature of active play for today's children in the UK?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preventing the decline in physical activity which occurs around 10-11 years of age is a public health priority. Physically active play can make unique contributions to children's development which cannot be obtained from more st...
Main Authors: | Jago Russell, Fox Kenneth R, Brockman Rowan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
Online Access: | http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/8/1/15 |
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