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An Examination of the Effects of a Curriculum Based Pedometer Program in Two Age Groups: Adults and Pre-Adolescent Children

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Recognizing that obesity and lack of physical activity are a foundation for other ailments, there is an increasing trend to promote physical activity and reduce obesity in the general populace. Pedometers are being used by the public in an attempt to quantify and also help motivate physical activity. This study attempts to examine the results of a curriculum-based pedometer program carried out by pre-adolescent students and their teachers in an elementary school in Berea, Kentucky over a period of ten weeks.

Source: Open ULeth Scholarship (OPUS) (University of Lethbridge)

Author: Fred Rweru

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W775298355

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Cites: 5

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