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Project
Sport and physical activity policy, sport participation and physical activity among school-aged youngsters in Flanders (Belgium).
The present project consists of a scientific research focusing on trends, profiles and determinants of sport participation and physical activity among school-aged youngsters in Flanders (Belgium). This research will be conducted by using existing data on sport participation and physical among Flemish youth. If needed, additional analysis will be performed. The project consists of two parts. In the first part, trends and profiles of youth sport in Flanders will be documented. In a second part, the relationship between physical activity and health in school-aged youth will be discussed, resulting in physical activity promotion strategies in order to maximize young people's commitment to lifelong physical activity as part of healthy lifestyle.
Date:1 Jul 2011 → 31 Oct 2011
Keywords:Promotion strategies, Youth sport, Physical activity, Trends, Profiles, Determinants
Disciplines:Orthopaedics, Human movement and sports sciences, Rehabilitation sciences