The Daily Mile makes primary school children more active, less sedentary and improves their fitness and body composition: a quasi-experimental pilot study

Abstract Background The Daily Mile is a physical activity programme made popular by a school in Stirling, Scotland. It is promoted by the Scottish Government and is growing in popularity nationally and internationally. The aim is that each day, during class time, pupils run or walk outside for 15 mi...

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Main Authors: Ross A. Chesham, Josephine N. Booth, Emma L. Sweeney, Gemma C. Ryde, Trish Gorely, Naomi E. Brooks, Colin N. Moran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-018-1049-z