Promoting Physical Activity in Afterschool Programs

June 1st, 2010 | RESEARCH

This paper will provide program leaders and staff with a brief overview of what is known about physical activity in afterschool programs. Then, by integrating experience in afterschool programming with expertise in health promotion, physical education, physical activity promotion, public health, and the social psychology of sport and physical activity, we will present strategies and recommendations for promoting physical activity in afterschool settings.

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Team Members

Aaron Beighle, Author, University of Kentucky
Michael Beets, Author, University of South Carolina
Heather Erwin, Author, University of Kentucky
Jennifer Huberty, Author, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Justin Moore, Author, East Carolina University
Megan Stellino, Author, University of Northern Colorado

Citation

Publication: Afterschool Matters
Volume: 11
Page(s): 24

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | Health and medicine
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Afterschool Programs | Public Programs