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Rethinking physical activity for children: implications for the working poor.

Authors :
Harmon, Brook E
Source :
Translational Behavioral Medicine; March 2017, Vol. 7 Issue: 1 p69-71, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Beauchamp, Rhodes, and Nigg propose a tripartite framework necessary for increasing physical activity among elementary-aged children. This framework includes legislation to increase time spent in physical activity during the school day, an extension of the school day for physical activity, and supervision of this time by trained teachers. If implemented, this framework could significantly increase the amount of time elementary-aged children spend in physical activity. Extending the school day also has the potential to alleviate child care anxiety in low-resource households as well as have farther-reaching family and societal impacts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18696716 and 16139860
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Translational Behavioral Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs51111504
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-017-0467-3