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The effects of a 2-year physical education program (SPARK) on physical activity and fitness in elementary school students. Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids.
American Journal of Public Health · 1997 · Vol. 87(8) · pp. 1328–1334
James F. Sallis✉Thom McKenzie(San Diego State University)Jennifer E. Reyes Alcaraz(Graduate School USA)B Kolody(Graduate School USA)Nell Faucette(Graduate School USA)Melbourne F. Hovell(Graduate School USA)
Abstract
A health-related physical education curriculum can provide students with substantially more physical activity during physical education classes. Improved physical education classes can potentially benefit 97% of elementary school students.
Children's Physical and Motor DevelopmentObesity, Physical Activity, DietSports and Physical Education ResearchPhysical educationCardiorespiratory fitnessRecreationCurriculumPhysical fitnessPhysical activityPhysical therapyPsychologyMathematics educationMedicine
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CaliforniaChildFemaleHumansMaleMotor ActivityPhysical Education and TrainingPhysical FitnessRandom AllocationSex CharacteristicsTime FactorsCohort StudiesProgram Evaluation
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- National Institutes of Health
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