Factors Associated with Physical Activity in a Sample of British Secondary School Students
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| Title: | Factors Associated with Physical Activity in a Sample of British Secondary School Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lubans, David R., Sylva, Kathy, Morgan, Philip J. |
| Source: | Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology. 2007 7:22-30. |
| Availability: | University of Newcastle. School of Education, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. e-mail: ajedp@newcastle.edu.au; Web site: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/group/ajedp |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Activities, Family Involvement, Family Programs, Academic Achievement, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries, Regression (Statistics), Questionnaires, Television Viewing, Computers, Predictor Variables, Disease Incidence |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| ISSN: | 1446-5442 |
| Abstract: | Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic, social and psychological factors associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among a sample of secondary school students (N = 402). Methods: Students completed a questionnaire which examined their level of participation in MVPA and sedentary behaviours along with a number of potential correlates. Hierarchical regression was used to explore the relationship between hypothesised factors and MVPA. Results: Approximately a third of students (31.9%) reported involvement in at least five sessions of MVPA in the previous week. The students reported an average of 2.8 hours per day watching television and 1.7 hours per day using the computer. In the final regression model, 33% of variance in MVPA was explained. Perceived barriers, peer support and family support were statistically significant predictors. Conclusions: This study confirmed a number of factors to be associated with participation in MVPA. No relationship was found between sedentary behaviour and MVPA. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 46 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ815618 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic, social and psychological factors associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among a sample of secondary school students (N = 402). Methods: Students completed a questionnaire which examined their level of participation in MVPA and sedentary behaviours along with a number of potential correlates. Hierarchical regression was used to explore the relationship between hypothesised factors and MVPA. Results: Approximately a third of students (31.9%) reported involvement in at least five sessions of MVPA in the previous week. The students reported an average of 2.8 hours per day watching television and 1.7 hours per day using the computer. In the final regression model, 33% of variance in MVPA was explained. Perceived barriers, peer support and family support were statistically significant predictors. Conclusions: This study confirmed a number of factors to be associated with participation in MVPA. No relationship was found between sedentary behaviour and MVPA. (Contains 4 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 1446-5442 |
