Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 15-23 , 2011

Measuring Children's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors

  • Paul D. Loprinzi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise Science, Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author Paul D. Loprinzi, Department of Exercise Science, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205, USA.
    • ,
  • Bradley J. Cardinal

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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PII: S1728-869X(11)60002-6

doi: 10.1016/S1728-869X(11)60002-6

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 15-23 , 2011

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