Before and After School Physical Activity Programs by Risto Marttinen

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This is the first book to offer a critical examination of the delivery of before and after-school physical activity programs from global perspectives. It introduces key theory and best practice in before and after-school physical activity research and programming.

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Before and After School Physical Activity Programs by Risto Marttinen

This is the first book to offer a critical examination of the delivery of before and after-school physical activity programs from global perspectives. It introduces key theory and best practice in before and after-school physical activity research and programming.

Risto Marttinen is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University. His research revolves around implementing sustainable and educational after-school physical education programs in elementary and middle schools specializing in sports and fitness in under-served communities while reinforcing character development and teaching STEM and common-core literacy skills.

Erin E. Centeio is an Associate Professor at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Erin’s research focuses on increasing children’s levels of physical activity throughout the school day and understanding the effects physical activity has on their health, as well as the cognitive and psychosocial benefits.

Thomas Quarmby is a Reader in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK. His research explores the role of sport, physical activity and physical education for youth from socially vulnerable backgrounds, with particular attention given to care-experienced children and young people.

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ISBN 13 9780367509385
ISBN 10 0367509385
Title Before and After School Physical Activity Programs
Author Risto Marttinen
Series Routledge Studies In Physical Education And Youth Sport
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2022-08-01
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.