Direct observation of children's preferences and activity levels during interactive and online electronic games

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 484-489

  Sit, Cindy H P ^a   Lam, Jessica W K ^a   McKenzie, Thomas L ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Electronic games; Exercise; Moderate to vigorous physical activity; Obesity; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CHILD; DECISION MAKING; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMAN; INTERNET; MALE; OBESITY; OBSERVATION; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; RECREATION;

CHILD; CHOICE BEHAVIOR; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERNET; MALE; OBESITY; OBSERVATION; VIDEO GAMES;

EID: 77957342063     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.4.484     Document Type: Article

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