The role of theory in designing physical activity interventions for school-aged children

Catherine B. Woods

doi:10.4324/9780203093184

The role of theory in designing physical activity interventions for school-aged children

Catherine B. Woods

Dublin City University

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Abstract

Regular participation in health-enhancing physical activity (PA) has numerous health benefi ts, including a reduction in cardiovascular disease and stroke, diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer, and depression (World Health Organization, 2003). For children, low PA and poor physical fi tness are related to cardiovascular disease risk factors and decreased quality of life from an early stage of life (Andersen, Harro, Sardinha, Froberg, Ekelund, Brage et al., 2006). This makes children an interesting and relevant target population for the promotion of PA.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Becoming a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional
Subtitle of host publication	A Global Perspective
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	111-118
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136202575
ISBN (Print)	9781848726161
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203093184 https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203093184-25
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014
Externally published	Yes

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