Describe the functions of physical activity in middle childhood. Discuss both positive and negative influences on levels of physical activity among children, including the benefits of participating in active play and team sports

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Physical activity may enhance bone mineralization, social competency, learning, and may help regulate weight. Influences include gender, obesity, parental activity, SES, and opportunity. Participation encourages self-discipline, and time and effort commitments. Feelings of competency, self-worth, self-esteem, and enjoyment, skill-building, cooperation, perspective-taking and making new friends may also be included.

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