The effect of an unstructured, moderate to vigorous, before-school physical activity program in elementary school children on academics, behavior, and health

The effect of an unstructured, moderate to vigorous, before-school physical activity program in elementary school children on academics, behavior, and health

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Physical inactivity has been deemed a significant, contributing factor to childhood overweight and obesity. In recent years, many school systems removed recess and/or physical education from their curriculum due to growing pressure t...

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Main Authors: Tompkins Connie L, Hopkins Jacob, Goddard Lauren, Brock David W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Before-school physical activity
Physical activity and academics
School health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/300

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