Using objective measurement to investigate the physical activity patterns of children by mode of travel to school, this study reports that children who walk to school are significantly more active than those who travel by car.
- A valuable implication of this study is that active transport may contribute to increased physical activity, supporting walk-to-school initiatives to increase children’s physical activity.
Cooper, Ashley R., Page, Angie S., Foster, Lucy J. and Qahwaji, Dina. “Commuting to School: Are Children Who Walk More Physically Active?” American Journal of Preventative Medicine. 25.4 (2003): 273-276.
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