Children's physical activity levels and psychological correlates in interactive dance versus aerobic dance

Journal of Sport and Health Science

Volumn 2, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 146-151

  Gao, Zan ^a   Zhang, Tao ^b   Stodden, David ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS   (United States)

^c TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Dance Dance Revolution; Enjoyment; Moderate to vigorous physical activity; Self efficacy

Indexed keywords

AEROBIC EXERCISE; ARTICLE; CHILD; CHILD BEHAVIOR; CONTROLLED STUDY; DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION; EDUCATION PROGRAM; EMOTION; ENJOYMENT; EXERCISE INTENSITY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RECREATION; SCHOOL CHILD; SELF CONCEPT;

EID: 84897045685     PISSN: 20952546     EISSN: 22132961     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2013.01.005     Document Type: Article

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