Rates of Physical Activity Among Appalachian Adolescents in Ohio

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the physical activity behavior of high school students living in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of 1,024 subjects from 11 schools in Appalachian Ohio was drawn. Previously validated instruments were used to measure...

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Published in:The Journal of rural health 2009, Vol.25 (1), p.58-61
Main Authors: Hortz, Brian, Stevens, Emily, Holden, Becky, Petosa, R. Lingyak
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescence
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Adolescents
Appalachia
Appalachian Region
At Risk Persons
behavior
case studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise
Female
Grade 9
Health Behavior
health problems
High School Students
Humans
Life Style
low physical activity
Male
Motor Activity
Ohio
Physical Activities
Physical activity
Physical Activity Level
Physical Education and Training - statistics & numerical data
Risk-Taking
Rural communities
Schools
Sedentary people
Sports - statistics & numerical data
Student Behavior
Students - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the physical activity behavior of high school students living in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of 1,024 subjects from 11 schools in Appalachian Ohio was drawn. Previously validated instruments were used to measure physical activity behavior over 7 days. Findings: Appalachian adolescents fell short of recommended levels of activity. They reported high rates of sedentary behavior by 9th grade. Appalachian adolescents may be acquiring sedentary behaviors earlier than adolescents living in other regions. Low rates of activity make this population particularly at risk for the health consequences associated with inactivity.
ISSN:0890-765X
1748-0361
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-0361.2009.00199.x