Physical Activity, Sports, and Recreation
- Impact of the School Environment
- Effectiveness, Costs, and Benefits of Interventions
Thomas H. 2004. Interventions to increase physical activity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
Ciliska D. 2004. Interventions to reduce physical inactivity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
Micucci S, Thomas H, Vobar J. 2002. The Effectiveness of School-based Strategies for the Primary Prevention of Obesity and for Promoting Physical Activity and/or Nutrition, the Major Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes. A Review of Reviews. Toronto, ON: Ontario Public Health Association. (Review)
McGannon K, Spence J. 2002. The effect of exercise on self-esteem: Is it global or domain-specific? Research Update. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Centre for Active Living. University of Alberta. 9(4). (Meta-analysis)
Spence J, Poon P. 1997. The effect of physical activity on self-concept: A meta-analysis. Research Update. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Centre for Active Living. University of Alberta. 4(4). (Meta-analysis)
Dobbins M, Lockett D, Michel I, Beyers J, Feldman L, Vohra J, Micucci S. 2001. The effectiveness of school-based interventions in promoting physical activity and fitness among children and youth: A systematic review. Effective Public Health Practice Project. Ontario Public Health Education, Research and Development Program. (Review)
- Comprehensive Models that Integrate Diseases and Risks and Coordinate Interventions
Lister-Sharp D, Chapman S, Stewart-Brown S, Sowden A. 1999. Health promoting schools and health promotion in schools: Two systematic reviews. Health Technology Assessment. 3(22). (Review)
Thomas H. 2004. Interventions to increase physical activity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
Ciliska D. 2004. Interventions to reduce physical inactivity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
Veugelers P, Fitzgerald A. 2005. Effectiveness of school programs in preventing childhood obesity: a multilevel comparison. American Journal of Public Health. 432-435. (Random Controlled Trial)
Dobbins M, Lockett D, Michel I, Beyers J, Feldman L, Vohra J, Micucci S. 2001. The effectiveness of school-based interventions in promoting physical activity and fitness among children and youth: A systematic review. Effective Public Health Practice Project. Ontario Public Health Education, Research and Development Program. (Review)
- Policy Interventions
Mandingo J, Spence J, Poon P, Mummery W. 1999. Physical education enrolment at the secondary level in Alberta. Research Update. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Centre for Active Living. University of Alberta. 6(3). (Case Study)
Instructional Interventions
Guide to Community Preventive Services. 2002. Enhanced Physical Education Classes in Schools are Recommended to Increase Physical Activity Among Young People. (Review)
Thomas H. 2004. Interventions to increase physical activity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
Ciliska D. 2004. Interventions to reduce physical inactivity in children and youth. Effective Public Health Practice Project. (Review)
- Health Services Interventions
- Social Support Interventions
Mummery K. 1995. Physical activity in the school system: The effects of the Canadian Active Living Challenge Program on attitudes towards physical activity, sport and exercise in elementary school children. Research Update. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Centre for Active Living, University of Alberta. 3(2). (Case Study)
- Physical Environment Interventions
The Community Guide. Creating or Improving Access to Places for Physical Activity is Strongly Recommended to Increase Physical Activity. (Review)
Spence J, Cutsumesco N. 2003. Perceived access to physical activity facilities in urban areas. Research Update. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Centre for Active Learning. University of Alberta. 10(2). (Case Study)
