After-School Programmes Have Had Mixed Success in Increasing Physical Activity

question 4

Multiple Choice

After-school programmes have had mixed success in increasing physical activity. Researchers found:

• A) Programs target less-active children.
• B) Programs can be appealing only to those already active.
• C) It is very common to hear about programs aimed at students that do not participate in sport.
• D) None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Frictional Unemployment

Short-term unemployment that arises from the process of workers moving between jobs or into the workforce.

Structural Unemployment

A form of unemployment caused by a mismatch between the skills that workers in the economy can offer and the skills demanded by employers.

Structural Unemployment

Refers to unemployment caused by structural changes in the economy such as technological advances, which create mismatches between the skills workers have and the skills needed for available jobs.

Demand Shifts

Demand shifts occur when the overall demand for a product or service increases or decreases due to changes in consumer preferences, income levels, prices of related goods, and other factors.