When does it all go wrong? Longitudinal studies of changes in moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity across childhood and adolescence

Objective/Background: There is a widespread belief that moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) declines markedly in adolescence, particularly in girls. This belief has led to substantial research and policy effort aimed at reducing the perceived decline in MVPA during adolescence. T...

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Main Author: John J. Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X16300545