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Educating the Student Body
physically active than those who do not. Successful active transport inter-
ventions address policy and infrastructure barriers. 
Also associated with the school environment are agreements between 
schools and communities to share facilities as places to be physically active. 
Although this is a relatively new research topic, these joint-use agreements 
can be a way to give youth additional opportunities for physical activity 
outside of school. Further research is needed on utilization of facilities 
resulting from such agreements and their impact on physical activity.