Whitehead, R., Hunter, J., Inchley, J. , Currie, C., Currie, D., Cosma, A., Hunter, K., Neville, F. and Rhodes, G. (2016) HBSC Briefing Paper 26: Active Travel to School. Other. Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit (CAHRU), St Andrews, UK.
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Abstract
Active travel is an important source of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for young people. Active commuting to school is associated with healthy body composition, greater cardiovascular fitness and improved cognitive performance in school.
Item Type: | Research Reports or Papers (Other) |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Inchley, Dr Joanna |
Authors: | Whitehead, R., Hunter, J., Inchley, J., Currie, C., Currie, D., Cosma, A., Hunter, K., Neville, F., and Rhodes, G. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
Publisher: | Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit (CAHRU) |
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