Associations between selected demographic, biological, school environmental and physical education based correlates, and adolescent physical activity

The study investigated associations between selected physical activity correlates among 299 adolescents (90 boys, age 12-14 years) from 3 English schools. Physical activity was assessed by self-report and accelerometry. Correlates represented biological, predisposing, and demographic factors as desc...

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Published inPediatric exercise science Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 61
Main Authors Hilland, Toni A, Ridgers, Nicola D, Stratton, Gareth, Fairclough, Stuart J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2011
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Analysis of Variance
Awareness
Child
Demography
Health Promotion
Humans
Male
Motivation
Motor Activity
Personal Satisfaction
Physical Education and Training
Schools
Self Report
Social Environment
Social Marketing
Students - psychology
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Summary:The study investigated associations between selected physical activity correlates among 299 adolescents (90 boys, age 12-14 years) from 3 English schools. Physical activity was assessed by self-report and accelerometry. Correlates represented biological, predisposing, and demographic factors as described in the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model. Boys engaged in more self-reported (p < .01) and accelerometer assessed physical activity than girls (p = .02). Positive associations between sex (male), BMI, Perceived PE Ability, Perceived PE Worth, number of enrolled students, and physical activity outcomes were evident (p < .05). School-based physical activity promotion should emphasize sex-specific enhancement of students' perceived PE competence and enjoyment.
ISSN:1543-2920
DOI:10.1123/pes.23.1.61