Youth Physical Activity Is All About the “F-Words”

The “F-words” of youth physical activity (family, facilitators, facilities, force, fitness, function, fun, feeling, and future) illustrate the complex web of factors that influence participation in active play, exercise, and sport activities in children and adolescents. The “F-words” can be used to...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2020-12, Vol.42 (6), p.2-6
Main Authors: Faigenbaum, Avery D., Rebullido, Tamara Rial, Chulvi-Medrano, Iván
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exercise
Physical fitness
Strength training
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Summary:The “F-words” of youth physical activity (family, facilitators, facilities, force, fitness, function, fun, feeling, and future) illustrate the complex web of factors that influence participation in active play, exercise, and sport activities in children and adolescents. The “F-words” can be used to expand our conceptual thinking about youth physical activity and inform research and practice in the field of pediatric exercise science.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000530