school transport

The broader impact of walking to school among adolescents etc

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 03:47
Abstract - The broader impact of walking to school etc - Web page
How children travel to and from school may significantly influence their overall physical activity levels. This paer measured moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents and explored their means of travel to and from school.
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Travelwise 4 School (Auckland)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 23/07/2006 - 22:07
Travelwise 4 School - Web page
Auckland City\'s Travelwise 4 School programme aims to create travel alternatives for school kids other than being dropped off by car, and ultimately reduce school-related travel congestion and safety issues.
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Auckland Ci
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Auckland
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Local government
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Omission of active commuting to school and the prevalence of childrens health-related physical activ

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 20/07/2006 - 03:50
the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Study
Omission of active commuting to school and the prevalence of childrens health-related physical activity levels - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Active commuting to school by walking or bicycle is a potential source of continuous moderate activity for children that has bee
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Personal, family, social, and environmental correlates of active commuting to school

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 20/07/2006 - 03:38
Abstract - Personal, family, social, and environmental correlates etc - Web page
Active commuting to school may be an important opportunity for children to accumulate adequate physical activity for improved cardiovascular risk factors, enhanced bone health, and psychosocial well-being.
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Active commuting to school among NSW primary school children: implications for public health

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 20/07/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Active commuting to school - Web page
Regular active commuting by walking/cycling can help maintain an active lifestyle.
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children
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