Maintenance and decline of physical activity during adolescence: insights from a qualitative study
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityPublished 1 January 2011Open access
Mathieu Bélanger, Michelle Casey, Marc Cormier, Annie Laflamme Filion, Geneviève Martin, Stéphanie Aubut
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Although maintainers and decliners associate physical activity with similar themes, the experiences of both groups differ substantially with regards to those themes.
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Although maintainers and decliners associate physical activity with similar themes, the experiences of both groups differ substantially with regards to those themes. Taking both perspectives in consideration could help improve interventions to increase and maintain physical activity levels of adolescents.
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