Effect of classroom-based physical activity interventions on academic and physical activity outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Physical activity is associated with many physical and mental health benefits, however many children do not meet the national physical activity guidelines. While schools provide an ideal setting to promote children’s physical activity, adding physical activity to the school day c...

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Main Authors: Amanda Watson, Anna Timperio, Helen Brown, Keren Best, Kylie D. Hesketh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0569-9