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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 Padez
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • high school