A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents’ physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons: the Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) trial

A cluster-randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase adolescents’ physical activity and motivation during physical education lessons: the Motivating Active Learning in Physical Education (MALP) trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The physical activity (PA) levels of many children and adolescents in Australia are currently insufficient to promote health benefits. Physical education (PE) programs aim to promote PA and reach nearly all school-aged children, but...

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Main Authors: Rosenkranz Richard R, Lubans David R, Peralta Louisa R, Bennie Andrew, Sanders Taren, Lonsdale Chris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Physical education
School
Children
Adolescent
Youth
Motivation
Self-determination theory
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/834

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