Active transport to school as a prevention policy in the COVID19 pandemic

Emilio Villa González ^[1] ; Yaira Barranco Ruiz ^[1] ; Palma Chillón Garzón ^[1]
1. [1] Universidad de Granada
  
  Universidad de Granada
  
  Granada, España
Localización: Journal of Movement and Health (JMH), ISSN-e 2452-5812, ISSN 0717-9677, Vol. 19, Nº. 1, 2022, págs. 1-5
Idioma: inglés
Títulos paralelos:
- El desplazamientoactivo a la escuela como política preventivaen la pandemia COVID-19
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Resumen
- The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has restricted the physical activity of people of all ages worldwide, especially in young people. •Create healthy measures to control COVID-19 spreading, such as promoting active transport as cycling and walking, may represent a public health opportunity. •The promotion of active transport to/from school has not been sufficiently promoted during COVID-19 times. •Active school transport is a clear promising strategy for young people to contribute to minimizing COVID- 19 consequences because it can easily respect physical distancing, occurs outdoors, promotes healthy behaviors, increases environmental engagement, and decreases pollution through reduced automobile use.