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Objectively assessed recess physical activity in girls and boys from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Author(s) :
Baquet, Georges [Auteur]
Ridgers, Nicola D [Auteur]
Blaes, Aurélie [Auteur]
Aucouturier, Julien [Auteur]
Van Praagh, Emmanuel [Auteur]
Berthoin, Serge [Auteur]
Ridgers, Nicola D [Auteur]
Blaes, Aurélie [Auteur]
Aucouturier, Julien [Auteur]
Van Praagh, Emmanuel [Auteur]
Berthoin, Serge [Auteur]
Journal title :
BMC Public Health
Abbreviated title :
BMC Public Health
Volume number :
14
Pages :
192
Publication date :
2014-02-21
ISSN :
1471-2458
English keyword(s) :
Body Height
Body Weight
Child
Child Behavior
Environment
Environment Design
Female
France
Humans
Kinetocardiography
Male
Motor Activity
Play and Playthings
Recreation
School Health Services
Schools
Socioeconomic Factors
Body Weight
Child
Child Behavior
Environment
Environment Design
Female
France
Humans
Kinetocardiography
Male
Motor Activity
Play and Playthings
Recreation
School Health Services
Schools
Socioeconomic Factors
English abstract : [en]
The school environment influences children's opportunities for physical activity participation. The aim of the present study was to assess objectively measured school recess physical activity in children from high and low ...
Show more >The school environment influences children's opportunities for physical activity participation. The aim of the present study was to assess objectively measured school recess physical activity in children from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds. Four hundred and seven children (6-11 years old) from 4 primary schools located in high socioeconomic status (high-SES) and low socioeconomic status (low-SES) areas participated in the study. Children's physical activity was measured using accelerometry during morning and afternoon recess during a 4-day school week. The percentage of time spent in light, moderate, vigorous, very high and in moderate- to very high-intensity physical activity were calculated using age-dependent cut-points. Sedentary time was defined as 100 counts per minute. Boys were significantly (p < 0.001) more active than girls. No difference in sedentary time between socioeconomic backgrounds was observed. The low-SES group spent significantly more time in light (p < 0.001) and very high (p < 0.05) intensity physical activity compared to the high-SES group. High-SES boys and girls spent significantly more time in moderate (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively) and vigorous (p < 0.001) physical activity than low-SES boys. Differences were observed in recess physical activity levels according to socioeconomic background and sex. These results indicate that recess interventions should target children in low-SES schools.Show less >
Show more >The school environment influences children's opportunities for physical activity participation. The aim of the present study was to assess objectively measured school recess physical activity in children from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds. Four hundred and seven children (6-11 years old) from 4 primary schools located in high socioeconomic status (high-SES) and low socioeconomic status (low-SES) areas participated in the study. Children's physical activity was measured using accelerometry during morning and afternoon recess during a 4-day school week. The percentage of time spent in light, moderate, vigorous, very high and in moderate- to very high-intensity physical activity were calculated using age-dependent cut-points. Sedentary time was defined as 100 counts per minute. Boys were significantly (p < 0.001) more active than girls. No difference in sedentary time between socioeconomic backgrounds was observed. The low-SES group spent significantly more time in light (p < 0.001) and very high (p < 0.05) intensity physical activity compared to the high-SES group. High-SES boys and girls spent significantly more time in moderate (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively) and vigorous (p < 0.001) physical activity than low-SES boys. Differences were observed in recess physical activity levels according to socioeconomic background and sex. These results indicate that recess interventions should target children in low-SES schools.Show less >
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Non spécifiée
Administrative institution(s) :
Université de Lille
Univ. Artois
Univ. Littoral Côte d’Opale
Univ. Artois
Univ. Littoral Côte d’Opale
Research team(s) :
Activité Physique, Muscle, Santé (APMS)
Submission date :
2019-11-20T20:29:15Z
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