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Concept

childhood physical activity

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27.4K

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Childhood physical activity is a multidisciplinary academic concept and research area focused on the systematic study of physical movement behaviours in individuals from infancy through adolescence. It investigates the types, patterns, determinants (biological, psychological, social, environmental), and consequences (health, developmental, cognitive, social) of physical activities undertaken by this population group. This field is significant for generating evidence to inform public health initiatives, clinical guidelines, and educational strategies aimed at promoting healthy child development and well-being.

Top Authors

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JF

San Diego State University

RR

University of South Carolina

TL

San Diego State University

MS

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

JR

Universidad de Granada

Top Institutions

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San Diego State University

San Diego, United States

University of South Carolina

Columbia, United States

Deakin University

Burwood, Australia

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, United States