Examining the impact of a province-wide physical education policy on secondary students’ physical activity as a natural experiment

Examining the impact of a province-wide physical education policy on secondary students’ physical activity as a natural experiment

Abstract Background The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of a province-wide physical education (PE) policy on secondary school students’ moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Methods Policy: In fall 2008, Manitoba expanded a policy requiring a PE credit for students in grades...

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Main Authors: Erin Hobin, Tannis Erickson, Melisa Comte, Fei Zuo, Saamir Pasha, Donna Murnaghan, Steve Manske, Catherine Casey, Jane Griffith, Jonathan McGavock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Adolescents
School-based policy
Physical education
Natural experiment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0550-7

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