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. 2019 Feb;53(4):208-212.
doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099745. Epub 2018 Oct 12.

Bright spots physical activity investments that work: Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH)

Sarahjane Belton  1 , Wesley O'Brien  2 , Jamie McGann  1 , Johann Issartel  1
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Bright spots physical activity investments that work: Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH)

Sarahjane Belton et al. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Feb.
No abstract available

Keywords: adolescent; intervention; physical activity; secondary school.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Active ingredients of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) programme. FMS, fundamental movement skill; PA, physical activity; PE, physical education.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Y-PATH programme card. PE, physical education; Y-PATH, Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Y-PATH programme infographic. CPD, continuing professional development; FMS, fundamental movement skill; MVPA, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; PA, physical activity; PE, physical education; RCT, randomised-controlled trial.
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