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01-03-2017 | Commentary/Position Paper

Rethinking physical activity for children: implications for the working poor

Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Issue 1/2017

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.

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Title: Rethinking physical activity for children: implications for the working poor
Publication date: 01-03-2017
Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-017-0467-3

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