Physically active lessons in schools and their impact on physical activity, educational, health and cognition outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: In elementary and preschool settings, when physically active lessons were added into the curriculum they had positive impact on both physical activity and educational outcomes. These findings support policy initiatives encouraging the incorporation of physically active lessons into teaching in elementary and preschool setting. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42017076933. PMID: 31619381 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31619381?dopt=Abstract

Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 15, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Norris E, van Steen T, Direito A, Stamatakis E Tags: Br J Sports Med Source Type: research