The Copenhagen Consensus Conference 2016: Children, Youth, and Physical Activity in Schools and during Leisure Time

Anna Bugge, Anne-Marie Elbe, Charles Hillman, Charlotte Østergaard, Craig A Williams, Glen Nielsen, Henrik Busch, Ingegerd Ericsson, Jasper Schipperijn, Jens Bangsbo, Jesper Lundbye-Jensen, Jesper von Seelen, Joan Duda, Karsten Froberg, Ken Green, Lars Bo Andersen, Maureen Weiss, Patty-Jean Naylor, Peter Krustrup, Peter Riis HansenSine Agergaard, Symeon Dagkas, Taru Lintunen, Thomas Skovgaard

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Abstract

From 4 to 7 April 2016, 24 researchers from 8 countries and from a variety of academic disciplines gathered in Snekkersten, Denmark, to reach evidence-based consensus about physical activity in children and youth, that is, individuals between 6 and 18 years. Physical activity is an overarching term that consists of many structured and unstructured forms within school and out-of-school-time contexts, including organised sport, physical education, outdoor recreation, motor skill development programmes, recess, and active transportation such as biking and walking. This consensus statement presents the accord on the effects of physical activity on children's and youth's fitness, health, cognitive functioning, engagement, motivation, psychological well-being and social inclusion, as well as presenting educational and physical activity implementation strategies. The consensus was obtained through an iterative process that began with presentation of the state-of-the art in each domain followed by plenary and group discussions. Ultimately, Consensus Conference participants reached agreement on the 21-item consensus statement.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCopenhagen
PublisherCopenhagen Centre for Team Sport and Health, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2016

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