The sydney playground project: popping the bubblewrap - unleashing the power of play: a cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school playground-based intervention aiming to increase children's physical activity and social skills

• Main Authors: Luckett Tim (Author), Ragen Jo (Author), Engelen Lina (Author), Bauman Adrian (Author), Schiller Wendy (Author), Baur Louise (Author), Wyver Shirley (Author), Tranter Paul (Author), Naughton Geraldine (Author), Bundy Anita C (Author), Niehues Anita (Author), Stewart Gabrielle (Author), Jessup Glenda (Author), Brentnall Jennie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the Westernised world, numerous children are overweight and have problems with bullying and mental health. One of the underlying causes for all three is postulated to be a decrease in outdoor free play. The aim of the Sydney Playg...