Striking a Balance: Physical Activity, Screen-Viewing and Homework during the Transition to Secondary School

Striking a Balance: Physical Activity, Screen-Viewing and Homework during the Transition to Secondary School

Physical activity levels decline, and screen-viewing behaviours increase during childhood and adolescence. The transition to secondary school appears to coincide with a sharp decline in physical activity. Parents have the potential to influence their child’s behaviours, yet little is known...

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Main Authors: Lydia G. Emm-Collison, Sarah Lewis, Thomas Reid, Joe Matthews, Simon J. Sebire, Janice L. Thompson, Ruth Salway, Russell Jago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
physical activity
screen-viewing
children
school transition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/17/3174

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