Examining sedentary behaviour among youth in Alberta, Canada

Understanding the factors that influence children's participation in sedentary activities such as viewing TV and playing video games is essential to inform effective intervention and promotion efforts. Among other things, the survey included assessments of screen time (i.e., time spent watching...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2010-01, Vol.12, p.e182-e183
Main Authors: Spence, J, Plotnikoff, R, Storey, K, Forbes, L, McCargar, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Computer & video games
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rural schools
Sedentary behavior
Sports Medicine
Teenagers
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Summary:Understanding the factors that influence children's participation in sedentary activities such as viewing TV and playing video games is essential to inform effective intervention and promotion efforts. Among other things, the survey included assessments of screen time (i.e., time spent watching television, playing video games, and at the computer) physical...
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.384