Functional Movement is Negatively Associated with Weight Status and Positively Associated with Physical Activity in British Primary School Children

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This article found that Functional movement scores can be affected by ambulatory physical activity and weight status in British children aged 5-11. 

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Ducan, M., & Stanley, M. (2012). Functional Movement Is Negatively Associated with Weight Status and Positively Associated with Physical Activity in British Primary School Children. Journal of Obesity, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/697563

 

 

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