Findings from the Swedish Study Where Researchers Varied the Amount

question 31

Multiple Choice

Findings from the Swedish study where researchers varied the amount of physical activity in schools indicates

• A) gains in motor development persisted, even into adolescence.
• B) gains in motor development were most pronounced in early childhood, but made little impact by the early teen years.
• C) gains in motor development were more pronounced for males more than females.
• D) gains in motor development were only seen for children from physically active families.
• E) no significant differences occurred when additional physical activity was added to the school day.

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