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Sugiyama, Takemi; Okely, Anthony D.; Masters, Jane M.; Moore, Gary T. – Environment and Behavior, 2012
This study examined characteristics of child care centers associated with preschoolers' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior while in child care (MVPA-C, SB-C), and attributes of outdoor play areas associated with the same behaviors during outdoor time (MVPA-O, SB-O). Participants were 89 children (3 -5 years) recruited…
Descriptors: Play, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Child Care Centers
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van Nieuw-Amerongen, M. E.; Kremers, S. P. J.; de Vries, N. K.; Kok, G. – Environment and Behavior, 2011
Physical activity in the form of consistently opting for stair use instead of elevator use can have important health benefits. The article discusses a study assessing whether increasing the attractiveness and accessibility of a stairwell had an impact on stair use among students and employees of Maastricht University, the Netherlands. The…
Descriptors: Employees, Intervention, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries