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Evaluation of a Walking School Bus for Promoting Physical Activity in Youth

Kate A. Heelan, Bryce M. Abbey, Joseph E. Donnelly, Matthew S. Mayo, Gregory J. Welk

Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2009 · 92 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

This study suggests a WSB intervention may increase frequency of walking to school and establishes a link with increased daily physical activity.

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Defining Accelerometer Thresholds for Activity Intensities in Adolescent Girls

UNC Libraries · 2020 · 498 citations · Full text

Prediction of activity energy expenditure using accelerometers in children.

Maurice R. Puyau, Anne L. Adolph, Firoz A. Vohra et al. · PubMed · 2004 · 471 citations

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Ashley R Cooper, Angie S Page, Lucy Foster et al. · American Journal of Preventive Medicine · 2003 · 421 citations

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Physical Activity Levels of Children Who Walk, Cycle, or Are Driven to School

Ashley R Cooper, Lars Bo Andersen, Niels Wedderkopp et al. · American Journal of Preventive Medicine · 2005 · 397 citations

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