MovingU: A prospective cohort study to understand behavioural and environmental contexts influencing physical activity during the transition into emerging adulthood

MovingU: A prospective cohort study to understand behavioural and environmental contexts influencing physical activity during the transition into emerging adulthood

Abstract Background Children and youth are often considered the most active segment of the population, however, research indicates that physical activity (PA) tends to peak during the adolescent years, declining thereafter with age. In particular, the acute transition out of high school is a period...

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Main Authors: Matthew Y. W. Kwan, Chloe Bedard, Sara King-Dowling, Sarah Wellman, John Cairney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Emerging adulthood
Physical activity
Physical activity determinants
Accelerometers
Ecological momentary assessment
Social cognitive theory
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3372-7

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