Promoting physical activity among adolescent girls: the Girls in Sport group randomized trial

Promoting physical activity among adolescent girls: the Girls in Sport group randomized trial

Abstract Background Slowing the decline in participation in physical activity among adolescent girls is a public health priority. This study reports the outcomes from a multi-component school-based intervention (Girls in Sport), focused on promoting physical activity among adolescent girls. Methods...

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Main Authors: Anthony D. Okely, David R. Lubans, Philip J. Morgan, Wayne Cotton, Louisa Peralta, Judith Miller, Marijka Batterham, Xanne Janssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Youth
School
Randomized controlled trial
Health promoting schools
Rural
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0535-6

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