Does Participation in Physical Education Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in School and throughout the Day among Normal-Weight and Overweight-to-Obese Czech Children Aged 9–11 Years?

Does Participation in Physical Education Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in School and throughout the Day among Normal-Weight and Overweight-to-Obese Czech Children Aged 9–11 Years?

Participation of 9 to 11-year-old children in physical education lessons (PEL) contributes to a significantly higher duration of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the school day and, in overweight/obese girls and normal-weight boys, to an increase in overall daily MVPA as shown by...

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Main Authors: Erik Sigmund, Dagmar Sigmundová, Zdenek Hamrik, Andrea Madarásová Gecková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
obesity
sedentary behaviour
physical education
physical activity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/1/1076

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