Physical activity (PA) provides numerous physiological and psychosocial benefits. However,
lifestyle changes, including reduced PA opportunities in multiple settings, have resulted in …

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity
increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension …

CONTEXT: Interest has increased in examining the physical activity levels of young people
during school recess. Identifying correlates of their recess physical activity behaviors is …

School represents a suitable setting for intervention programmes aiming to promote physical
activity to benefit health. During the school day, physical education and school playtime offer …

Purpose To describe physical activity (PA) intensity across a school day and assess the
percentage of girls and boys achieving recommended guidelines. Methods The authors …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the duration of physical activity (PA) bouts
in prepubertal children with high-frequency accelerometry monitoring. METHODS: Thirteen …

BACKGROUND.: British children do not meet daily physical activity recommendations, and
as yet no sustainable intervention has been reported to address their sedentary lifestyle. The …

Background The purpose of this study is to compare self-reported time (by questionnaire)
and objectively measured time (by accelerometer) spent on physical activity at moderate …

Contribution of Youth Sport to Total Daily Physical Activity among 6- to 12-yr-old Boys Page 1
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Schoolyards are recognized as important settings for physical activity interventions during
recess. However, varying results have been reported. This pilot study was conducted to gain …