Promoting physical activity with a school-based dance mat exergaming intervention: qualitative findings from a natural experiment

Promoting physical activity with a school-based dance mat exergaming intervention: qualitative findings from a natural experiment

Abstract Background Physical activity is critical to improving health and well-being in children. Quantitative studies have found a decline in activity in the transition from primary to secondary education. Exergames (active video games) might increase physical activity in adolescents. In January 20...

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Main Authors: Duika Burges Watson, Jean Adams, Liane B. Azevedo, Catherine Haighton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Children
Sociology of translation
Qualitative
Exergaming
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3308-2

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