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.

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