Systematic review of recess interventions to increase physical activity

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 910-926

  Ickes, Melinda J ^a   Erwin, Heather ^a   Beighle, Aaron ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

Author keywords

Children; Playground; Playtime; Program; Study

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MOTOR ACTIVITY; OBESITY; RECREATION; REVIEW; SCHOOL; SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE; STUDENT;

ADOLESCENT; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMANS; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; OBESITY; PLAY AND PLAYTHINGS; SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES; SCHOOLS; STUDENTS;

EID: 84881524354     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.10.6.910     Document Type: Review

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