Participation frequency in physical education classes and physical activity and sitting time in Brazilian adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To examine the association between participation frequency per week in physical education (PE) classes and physical activity (PA) and sitting time levels in adolescents according to the economic development level of the region of residence.

Methods

A cross-sectional study with a sample representative of Brazil was carried out with 12,220 students aged 11-19 years. Participation frequency per week in PE classes, moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), PA during PE classes, active commuting, PA outside of school hours, total accumulated PA, time sitting in front of the TV and total sitting time were assessed by using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results

Adolescents who reported having PE classes were more likely to meet MVPA recommendations (1-2 PE class/week

SUBMITTER: Silva DAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6415839 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature