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[Level of physical activity after implementation of a physical exercise program in schoolchildren]
Nohora E Álvarez-Rey1, Lisette K Cárdenas-Sandoval2, William E Atehortúa-Alarcón3
1NA: FT. Esp. Gerencia y Auditoría de la Calidad en Salud. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Universidad de Santander. Cúcuta, Colombia. no.alvarez@mail.udes.edu.co Universidad de Santander Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud Universidad de Santander Cúcuta Colombia no.alvarez@mail.udes.edu.co.
A physical exercise program for adolescents aged 11-14 did not significantly alter physical activity levels or anthropometric measures. However, the study raised awareness about physical activity
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
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