American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 527-537 , June 2009

After-School Program Impact on Physical Activity and Fitness: A Meta-Analysis

  • Michael W. Beets, MPH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Michael W. Beets, MPH, PhD, University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Department of Exercise Science, 921 Assembly Street, Public Health Research Building, Room 131, Columbia SC 29208
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  • Aaron Beighle, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
    • ,
  • Heather E. Erwin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
    • ,
  • Jennifer L. Huberty, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Physical Education and Recreation, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

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doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.01.033

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 527-537 , June 2009

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