Effects of a Classroom-Based Program on Physical Activity and On-Task Behavior

2006671 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Matthew T. Mahar · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sheila K. Murphy · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

David A. Rowe · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Jeannie A. Golden · East Carolina University

A. Tamlyn Shields · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Thomas D. Raedeke · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Abstract

A classroom-based physical activity program was effective for increasing daily in-school physical activity and improving on-task behavior during academic instruction.

Topics & Keywords

Children's Physical and Motor Development Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 38, Issue 12, pp. 2086-2094

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000235359.16685.a3

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