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Description of Resource:

Implementing programs that increase the length of, or activity levels in, school-based physical education classes is recommended based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in improving both physical activity levels and physical fitness among school-aged children and adolescents. Enhancing physical education (PE) curricula involves making classes longer or having students be more active during class in order to increase the amount of time students spend doing moderate or vigorous activity in PE class.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Physical Activity

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

PA-3, PA-4, PA-5, ECBP-1.7, ECBP-2.9

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Task Force on Community Preventive Services. Recommendations to Increase Physical Activity in Communities. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2002 May [cited 2013 Feb 5];22(4S):67–72. Available from: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/pa-ajpm-recs.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Academics, Research & Development, Behavioral & Social, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Students

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Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/recommendations-to-increase-physical-activity-in-5
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:58:33.0