Friends and physical activity during the transition from primary to secondary school.

Abstract

Increased number of friends and friend support for physical activity were associated with increases in girls' MVPA after the move to secondary school.

Strategies to foster friend support for physical activity may be important for helping girls be active.

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Publication date

2011-12-19

Journal

Medicine and science in sports and exercise
Med Sci Sports Exerc (1530-0315)

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Language

Eng.

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Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom. Russ.Jago [at] bris.ac.uk

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Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Jan;44(1):111-7

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