The differences in physical activity levels in preschool children during free play recess and structured play recess
Background/Objective: Physical activity (PA) is important in reducing childhood obesity, yet a majority of children are not meeting PA guidelines. Schools have been identified as a place to promote childhood PA. The purpose of this study was to determine the best type of physically active recess per...
Main Authors: | Megan L. Frank, Anna Flynn, Gregory S. Farnell, Jacob E. Barkley |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X17301338 |
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