Jump In! An investigation of school physical activity climate, and a pilot study assessing the acceptability and feasibility of a novel tool to increase activity during learning

Physical activity (PA) benefits children’s physical and mental health and enhances academic performance. However, in many nations, PA time in school is decreasing under competing pressures for time during the school day. The present paper argues that PA should not be reduced or seen as incompatible...

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Main Authors: Dan J Graham, Rachel G. Lucas-Thompson, Maeve eO'Donnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpubh.2014.00058/full