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Critical Hours: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior of Adolescents After School.
- Source :
- Pediatric Exercise Science; Nov2008, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p446-456, 11p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The present study examined physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns of adolescents between 15.30h and 18.30h. The sample for this study is 1,484 (boys: n = 561; girls: n = 923). Boys and girls reported 21 and 19 min of physical activity and 24 and 26 min of homework respectively during this period. Technology-based sedentary behavior (TV viewing, computer and video game use) was significantly higher in boys than girls (boys = 50 mins; girls = 35 mins; p < .05). The most prevalent behaviors after school are technology-based sedentary behavior, homework and physical activity. During these hours, engagement in physical activity does not appear to displace time spent doing homework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08998493
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Pediatric Exercise Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35152044
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.20.4.446