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2016

Dr Brendon P Hyndman

Elementary schools

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A Qualitative Investigation Of Australian Youth Perceptions To Enhance School Physical Activity: The Environmental Perceptions Investigation Of Children’S Physical Activity (Epic-Pa) Study, Brendon P. Hyndman Jul 2016

A Qualitative Investigation Of Australian Youth Perceptions To Enhance School Physical Activity: The Environmental Perceptions Investigation Of Children’S Physical Activity (Epic-Pa) Study, Brendon P. Hyndman

Dr Brendon P Hyndman

Background: There is more demand than ever for schools to equip children with the necessary skills to be physically active. The purpose of the Environmental Perceptions Investigation of Children’s Physical Activity (EPIC-PA) study was to investigate elementary and secondary school children’s perceptions to enhance the school physical activity environment. Methods: Four Australian government schools (2 elementary and 2 secondary) were recruited for the EPIC-PA study. During the study, 78 children were recruited aged 10 to 13 years. The focus group discussions consisted of 54 children (32 elementary and 22 secondary) and the map drawing sessions included 24 children (17 elementary …