Differences in physical activity levels of school domains between high- and low-active adolescents

Abstract Aim: To compare high active (HA) and low active (LA) adolescent’s physical activity (PA) levels in three different domains: commuting to school, physical education (PE) class and recess time at school. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach and random sample o...

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Published in:Motriz : Revista de Educação Física. Unesp 2018, Vol.24 (4)
Main Authors: Dias, Arieli Fernandes, Brand, Caroline, Lemes, Vanilson Batista, Stocchero, Cíntia Mussi Alvim, Agostinis-Sobrinho, Cesar, Duncan, Michael J, Mota, Jorge, Gaya, Anelise Reis, Gaya, Adroaldo Cezar Araujo
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Language:English
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active commuting
health
physical education
SPORT SCIENCES
youth
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Summary:Abstract Aim: To compare high active (HA) and low active (LA) adolescent’s physical activity (PA) levels in three different domains: commuting to school, physical education (PE) class and recess time at school. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach and random sample of 176 (105 girls) adolescents aged 14 - 18 years old from 10 urban public high schools in southern from Brazil. PA levels were measured using a pedometer. The average number of steps was recorded on the way to school, during PE classes and during school recess time. Participants were classified as HA and LA according to Tudor-Locke’s cut-off points. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA stratified by sex. Results: Data showed differences of mean values between school commuting PA for girls (LA: 1057.60; HA: 1624.54; Δ: 566.94; p
ISSN:1980-6574
1980-6574
DOI:10.1590/s1980-6574201800040019