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Impacts of active school design on school-time sedentary behavior and physical activity: A pilot natural experiment.

Jeri BrittinLeah FrerichsJohn R SirardNancy M WellsBeth M MyersJeanette GarciaDina SorensenMatthew J TrowbridgeTerry Huang
Published in: PloS one (2017)
This pilot study found that active school design had beneficial effects on SB and LPA, but not on MVPA. Mixed results point to a need for active classroom design strategies to mitigate SB, and quick access from classrooms to areas permissive of high-intensity activities to promote MVPA. Integrating active design with programs/policies to promote PA may yield greatest impact on PA of all intensities.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • mental health
  • public health
  • resistance training
  • randomized controlled trial
  • clinical trial
  • high school
  • sleep quality