Changes in Physical Activity in the School, Afterschool, and Evening Periods During the Transition From Elementary to Middle School

CONCLUSIONSTo inform the development of effective intervention strategies, research should focus on examining factors associated with the decline in physical activity during the transition from elementary to middle school, particularly during the hours when children are in school.

Source: Journal of School Health - June 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Erica Y. Lau, Marsha Dowda, Kerry L. McIver, Russell R. Pate Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research