Environmental factors predict underserved children's physical activity
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
A professor of kinesiology, health and sport studies has found that children living in underserved communities are less physically active than their higher-income counterparts. Now, in a follow-up study, he has found environmental factors that may affect underserved children's physical activity and fitness levels: classmate support, gender and confidence.