@article{jpar2022712,
author={{Tao, Dan and Gao, Yang and Li, Feifei and Liang, Wei and Jiao, Jiao and Huang, Wendy Yajun and Supriya, Rashmi and Baker, Julien S},
title={Physical Inactivity, COVID-19, and the Future of Global Health. Is Dancing the Solution?},
journal={Journal of Physical Activity Research},
volume={7},
number={1},
pages={7--9},
year={2022},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/7/1/2},
issn={2574-4437},
abstract={The purpose of this paper is to stimulate debate and raise awareness of the increased physical inactivity problems during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper initially outlines the detrimental effects of inadequate physical activity and suggests reasons for the decreases observed during the pandemic. Further to this, the paper then examines the potential benefits of dance as an alternative/addition to participation in physical activity. Also, the paper discusses the beneficial effects of dance on physiological and psychological parameters and implications for health benefits and social engagement. We hope that the contents of this paper will invigorate individuals and physical activity providers, to consider dance as a viable alternative/addition to traditional physical activity.},
doi={10.12691/jpar-7-1-2}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}