Friends play bigger role than others in how active girls are in late childhood, study shows

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Who your daughter hangs out with at school plays a major role in her physical activity levels, according to a new University of Alberta study. “Schools, teachers and parents are not the only ones shaping the physical activity of kids. Friends—especially for girls—are also important,” said Jodie Stearns, a Ph.D. candidate in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. (more)