Primary school children's health-enhancing physical activity patterns: the school as a significant environment?

The moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of 70 children (age 8.6 years; 40 boys) was measured and gender and age differences were compared. Boys spent 28 minutes per day more than girls in MVPA (p=0.02, d=0.54), and younger children accumulated 24 minutes more MVPA than older peers (p=0.000...

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Published in:Education 3-13 2008-11, Vol.36 (4), p.371-381
Main Authors: Fairclough, S. J., Butcher, Z. H., Stratton, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
age
Age Differences
Elementary School Students
Foreign Countries
gender
Gender Differences
Health Behavior
Health Promotion
Physical Activities
physical activity
Physical Activity Level
Physical Education
Recess Breaks
school
United Kingdom
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Summary:The moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of 70 children (age 8.6 years; 40 boys) was measured and gender and age differences were compared. Boys spent 28 minutes per day more than girls in MVPA (p=0.02, d=0.54), and younger children accumulated 24 minutes more MVPA than older peers (p=0.0001, d=0.91). Similar gender and age-related trends were apparent during segmented periods of the day. The majority of daily MVPA was accrued during school-related time (56.4±9.1%; p=0.0001, d=1.57). The findings reinforce the significance of schools as key environments for MVPA participation and promotion.
ISSN:0300-4279
1475-7575
DOI:10.1080/03004270801959676