The sydney playground project: popping the bubblewrap - unleashing the power of play: a cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school playground-based intervention aiming to increase children's physical activity and social skills

The sydney playground project: popping the bubblewrap - unleashing the power of play: a cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school playground-based intervention aiming to increase children's physical activity and social skills

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the Westernised world, numerous children are overweight and have problems with bullying and mental health. One of the underlying causes for all three is postulated to be a decrease in outdoor free play. The aim of the Sydney Playg...

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Main Authors: Luckett Tim, Ragen Jo, Engelen Lina, Bauman Adrian, Schiller Wendy, Baur Louise, Wyver Shirley, Tranter Paul, Naughton Geraldine, Bundy Anita C, Niehues Anita, Stewart Gabrielle, Jessup Glenda, Brentnall Jennie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/680

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