Primary School Children's Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Patterns: The School as a Significant Environment?
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| Title: | Primary School Children's Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Patterns: The School as a Significant Environment? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fairclough, S. J., Butcher, Z. H., Stratton, G. |
| Source: | Education 3-13. Nov 2008 36(4):371-381. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Age Differences, Elementary School Students, Gender Differences, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Recess Breaks, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03004270801959676 |
| ISSN: | 0300-4279 |
| Abstract: | 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 [plus or minus] 9.1%; p=0.0001, d=1.57). The findings reinforce the significance of schools as key environments for MVPA participation and promotion. (Contains 1 table, 2 figures and 3 notes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 43 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ822440 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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 [plus or minus] 9.1%; p=0.0001, d=1.57). The findings reinforce the significance of schools as key environments for MVPA participation and promotion. (Contains 1 table, 2 figures and 3 notes.) |
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| ISSN: | 0300-4279 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03004270801959676 |
