Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51158#.VFgohGfHRK0 Author(s) Spencer Earl Boyle Affiliation(s) Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK . ABSTRACT The data from this paper was gathered from a larger cross-sectional study examining children’s physical activity participation in the Northwest and the Southwest of England. The purpose of this study was to carry out a battery of health and fitness tests with children in both areas to examine possible differences in various aspects of fitness or health by area. Heart rate recovery, flexibility, body fat, hand grip strength, upper body strength, explosive strength and agility were al...
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