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Play-based Physical Activity

Play-Based Physical Activity is a form of physical activity that belongs to the category of developmentally appropriate movement experiences for children and is distinguished by its spontaneous, intrinsically motivated, and enjoyable nature, wherein children engage in structured or unstructured play activities that promote motor skill acquisition, cardiovascular fitness, and overall physical health within natural, social, or educational environments.

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The effects of a 2-year physical education program (SPARK) on physical activity and fitness in elementary school students. Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids.

James F. Sallis, Thom McKenzie, Jennifer E. Reyes Alcaraz et al. · American Journal of Public Health · 1997 · 915 citations

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Play = learning: how play motivates and enhances children's cognitive and social-emotional growth

Choice Reviews Online · 2007 · 474 citations

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Effects of interactive physical-activity video-game training on physical and cognitive function in older adults.

Pauline Maillot, Alexandra Perrot, Alan A. Hartley · Psychology and Aging · 2011 · 461 citations · Full text

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Exergames for Physical Education Courses: Physical, Social, and Cognitive Benefits

Amanda E. Staiano, Sandra L. Calvert · Child Development Perspectives · 2011 · 450 citations · Full text

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Leisure-Time Physical Activity in School Environments: An Observational Study Using SOPLAY

Thomas L. McKenzie, Simon J. Marshall, James F. Sallis et al. · Preventive Medicine · 2000 · 432 citations

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  1. ND
    Nicola D. Ridgers

    Deakin University, Australia

    18 publications · 1.6K citations

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  2. HC
    Hayley Christian

    The University of Western Australia, Australia

    12 publications · 422 citations

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  3. GS
    Gareth Stratton

    Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

    11 publications · 1.6K citations

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  4. PT
    Patricia Tucker

    Western University, Canada

    11 publications · 409 citations

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  5. LM
    Leigh M. Vanderloo

    Western University, Canada

    10 publications · 397 citations

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Institutions

857

  1. Deakin University

    Burwood, Australia

    20 h-index

    68 publications

    4.6K citations

  2. University of Toronto

    Toronto, Canada

    16 h-index

    32 publications

    3.2K citations

  3. University of South Carolina

    Columbia, United States

    14 h-index

    45 publications

    3.3K citations

  4. Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

    14 h-index

    38 publications

    4.6K citations

  5. The University of Sydney

    Sydney, Australia

    14 h-index

    49 publications

    3.3K citations

  6. University of Newcastle Australia

    Newcastle, Australia

    14 h-index

    56 publications

    2.3K citations

  7. The University of Western Australia

    Perth, Australia

    13 h-index

    75 publications

    2.4K citations

  8. University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Canada

    13 h-index

    35 publications

    2K citations

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  2. Journal of Physical Activity and Health

    JPAH · 33 publications · 1.6K citations

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  4. BMC Public Health

    22 publications · 1.1K citations

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  5. Preventive Medicine

    PM · 18 publications · 2.1K citations

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