Rationale and methods of the MOVI-da10! Study -a cluster-randomized controlled trial of the impact of classroom-based physical activity programs on children's adiposity, cognition and motor competence

• Main Authors: Mairena Sánchez-López (Author), Abel Ruiz-Hermosa (Author), Andrés Redondo-Tébar (Author), María Eugenia Visier-Alfonso (Author), Estela Jimenez-López (Author), Maria Martínez-Andres (Author), Montse Solera-Martínez (Author), Alba Soriano-Cano (Author), Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno (Author), on behalf of MOVI group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Although physical activity (PA) integrated in schools' classrooms have shown a positive effect on children's behaviors, its effectiveness on cognitive functions, PA levels and other health variables remains unclear. This article outlines the rationale and methods of two...