Should organized sport characteristics be considered as a strategy for meeting physical activity guidelines in children?
Daniela RodriguesAristides M Machado-RodriguesAugusta GamaMaria-Raquel G SilvaHelena NogueiraCristina PadezPublished in: Global health promotion (2024)
Sport participation alone does not guarantee children will reach the PA guidelines, and the type of sport can influence children's PA levels. Gender-stereotypes in sports may prevent girls from achieving their 60 minutes of MVPA daily.