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Qualitative changes in children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviours throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: The HomeSPACE project

Amie Richards Orcid Logo, Michael Sheldrick, Nils Swindell, Harriet Barker, Joanne Hudson Orcid Logo, Gareth Stratton Orcid Logo

PLOS ONE, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Start page: e0280653

Swansea University Authors: Amie Richards Orcid Logo, Michael Sheldrick, Nils Swindell, Harriet Barker, Joanne Hudson Orcid Logo, Gareth Stratton Orcid Logo

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Opportunities for children to be physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic were limited, resulting in a decrease in overall physical activity and an increase in sedentary behaviour during the lockdown restrictions of the pandemic. This study further explored these changes across various stages...

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