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Actividad física, sedentarismo y preferencias en la práctica deportiva en niños: panorama actual en México

The present study sought to know the prevalence of physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and preferences in sports practice in children in Mexico, by sex and age. A non-probability sample of 2,621 children (47.1% boys and 52.5% girls) was selected, with an average age of 9.86 years. Seven indicato...

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Published in:Cuadernos de psicología del deporte 2022-01, Vol.22 (1), p.100-115
Main Authors: Betancourt Ocampo, Diana, Jaimes Reyes, Ana Laura, Tellez Vasquez, Mydori Harumi, Rubio Sosa, Héctor Igor, González-González, Alejandro
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Language:English
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Summary:The present study sought to know the prevalence of physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and preferences in sports practice in children in Mexico, by sex and age. A non-probability sample of 2,621 children (47.1% boys and 52.5% girls) was selected, with an average age of 9.86 years. Seven indicators were used to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviors, in addition, five closed questions were used to know the type of physical-sport activities that they have and would like to practice, as well as the reasons why they like or don’t like to practice sports. The results showed that the highest percentage of children are classified as physically inactive, finding significant differences by sex, in the group of children from 11 to 13 years old. Regarding sedentary behavior indicators, it was found that a significant proportion of children spend more than. two hours a day in front of a screen. The highest percentage of boys and girls reported that they have practiced soccer, running, and cycling. Regarding the activities they would like to practice, those reported by children in a higher percentage were ping pong, climbing, boxing (for boys), and cheerleading (for girls). El presente estudio busco conocer la prevalencia de actividad física, sedentarismo y preferencias en la práctica deportiva en niños de México, por sexo y edad. Se seleccionó una muestra no probabilística de 2,621 niños (47.1% niños y 52.5% niñas), con un promedio de edad de 9.86 años. Se utilizaron siete indicadores para evaluar la actividad física y conductas sedentarias, además, se utilizaron cinco preguntas cerradas para conocer el tipo de actividades físico deportivas que han y les gustaría practicar, así como las razones por las que les gusta practicar y no deportes. Los resultados mostraron que el mayor porcentaje de los niños se clasifican como físicamente inactivos, encontrando diferencias significativas por sexo en el grupo de niños de 11 a 13 años. Respecto a los indicadores de conducta de sedentaria, se encontró que una proporción importante de niños pasan más de dos horas al día frente a una pantalla. El mayor porcentaje de niños y niñas informaron que han practicado: fútbol soccer, correr y andar en bicicleta. Sobre las actividades que les gustaría intentar practicar, las que se reportaron por un mayor porcentaje de niños fueron: ping pong, escalar, box (para los niños) y ser porrista (para las niñas). O presente estudo buscou conhecer a prevalência de atividade física, se
ISSN:1989-5879
1989-5879
DOI:10.6018/cpd.429581