ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) is important to mental and physical
health. Physical education (PE) lessons have the potential to increase daily moderate to …

Background School physical education (PE) is considered as an effective channel for youth
to accumulate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and reduce sedentary time …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity (PA)
outcomes in a sample of high school (HS) physical education (PE) lessons from schools that …

Background During the typical school day, physical education (PE) gives children an
opportunity for physical activity (PA) and reduces their sedentary time, but little is known …

Purpose: To compare young children's different intensity physical activity (PA) levels in
physical education, recess and exergaming programs. Methods: Participants were 140 first …

Children's engagement in physical activity of a vigorous intensity or higher is more effective
at promoting cardiorespiratory fitness than moderate physical activity. It remains unclear how …

OBJECTIVES: Physical education (PE) that allows students to engage in moderate-to-
vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can play an important role in health promotion …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND In 2009, the Pennsylvania Department of Health developed the
Active Schools Program (ASP) which required 30 minutes of daily physical education (PE) in …

High levels of physical inactivity are evident among many American children. To address
this problem, providing physical activity (PA) during the school day within the CSPAP …

Background: Implementing physical activity (PA) within academic curricula increases energy
expenditure and enhances academic achievement in elementary students. The purposes of …