Journal article
School‐based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6‐18
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization estimates that 1.9 million deaths worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity. Chronic diseases associated with physical inactivity include cancer, diabetes and coronary heart disease.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence of the effectiveness of school-based interventions in promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents.
Authors
Dobbins M; DeCorby K; Robeson P; Husson H; Tirilis D
Journal
, , No. 1,
Publisher
Wiley
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd007651
ISSN
1465-1858