An International Review of the Contributions of School-based Physical Activity, Physical Education, and School Sport to the Promotion of Health-enhancing Physical Activity
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| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Type | Chapter of a book |
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| Description | This chapter presents a summary of findings of a series of reviews of the scientific literature on the current evidence of the contributions of different school-based settings on the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity. The objectives of this review are: to review evidence from the last ten years of the contributions of school-based physical activity, physical education, and school sport on the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity; and to consider the role of certain transversal factors in supporting the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity. The settings embrace: Physical Activity (Active Breaks; Active Learning; Active Recess; Active Transport; Active Homework); Physical Education (Curriculum Physical Education Lessons; Teacher Education/Workforce); and School Sport. Findings highlight the strong evidence for a positive association of Active Breaks, Active Learning, Active Transport, Physical Education, and School Sport with the promotion of school-based health-enhancing physical activity. These findings are critically discussed in relation to the implemented educational policies. |