The effectiveness of physical activity promotion program during summer vacation

• Published in: Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Vol. 68; no. 2; pp. 145 - 152
• Main Authors: Matsui, Masahiro, Togashi, Kenji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Japanese
• Published: Tokyo The Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 01.04.2019; Japan Science and Technology Agency
• Subjects: accelerometer; children; Elementary schools; Exercise; Homework; physical activity; Physical education; Physical fitness; summer vacation; Vacations

The decrease in physical activity in elementary school children is an important problem in Japan. Previous studies have shown that physical activity during the summer vacation is lower than during the school days, and a program for increase in physical activity during the summer vacation are require...