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Parent-Reported Changes in Ontario Children's Physical Activity Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in closures of physical-activity-supporting environments, including playgrounds, outdoor recreation facilities (e.g., basketball courts), and community centers, which impacted children's movement opportunities. This study evaluated changes in Ontario children'...

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Main Authors:	Monika Szpunar (Author), Matthew Bourke (Author), Leigh M. Vanderloo (Author), Brianne A. Bruijns (Author), Stephanie Truelove (Author), Shauna M. Burke (Author), Jason Gilliland (Author), Jennifer D. Irwin (Author), Patricia Tucker (Author)
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Published:	MDPI AG, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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