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.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | St Andrews |
Publisher | Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit (CAHRU) |
Commissioning body | Public Health Scotland |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- adolescent
- active travel
- physical activity
- moderate to vigorous physical activity
- MVPA
- young people