School-based physical activity does not compromise children's academic performance

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based physical activity intervention, Action Schools! BC (AS! BC) for maintaining academic performance in a multiethnic group of elementary children, and to determine whether boys and girls' academic performance changed similarly after participation in AS! BC. The AS! BC is found to be an attractive and feasible intervention to increase physical activity for students while maintaining levels of academic performance.

Canada, Analysis, Education, Academic achievement

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Physical activity and active commuting to elementary school

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to examine the association between levels of active commuting to school and physical activity in fifth-grade students. The results indicate that active commuting to and from school at least five times per week is associated with approximately 24 additional minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, compared with irregular or nonactive commuters.

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Validation and calibration of the Actical accelerometer in preschool children

Article Abstract:

A study aims to calibrate and validate the Actical accelerometer, which is used in the measurement of physical activity (PA) in young children. The instrument is found to be a valid tool for measuring PA and with its small size and water resistance can be valuable for future use in large-scale studies.

Usage, Measurement, Preschool children, Accelerometers

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