TY - JOUR
T1 - Prevalence of self-reported activity and sedentary behaviors among 4th-, 8th-, and 11th-grade texas public school children
T2 - The school physical activity and nutrition study
AU - Hoelscher, Deanna M.
AU - Barroso, Cristina
AU - Springer, Andrew
AU - Castrucci, Brian
AU - Kelder, Steven H.
PY - 2009/9
Y1 - 2009/9
N2 - Background: Few studies have compared physical activity (PA) and sedentary activity (SA) by grade and ethnicity specifically including elementary school students. A cross-sectional probability-based design was used to provide data by ethnicity (African American, Hispanic, and White/Other), gender, and grade (4th, 8th, and 11th) from 2000 to 2002. Methods: Two validated questionnaires (elementary and secondary) assessed self-reported PA and SA. Point-prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals were computed. Results: Over 70% of students reported vigorous PA on ≥3 days/week, but <50% participated in daily physical education. A significant percentage (30% to 50%) of students reported ≥3 hours per day in SA. Fourth-grade boys and girls reported equal PA; however, 8th and 11th grade girls reported lowered vigorous PA. African American 8th- and 11th-grade boys reported the highest PA, but African American children also reported the highest prevalence of SA. Conclusions: Findings from this study highlight the disparities in physical and sedentary activities by gender, grade, and race/ethnicity, and the need to address these differences with programs and policy. In general, grade level and gender differences were more striking and consistent than racial/ethnic differences.
AB - Background: Few studies have compared physical activity (PA) and sedentary activity (SA) by grade and ethnicity specifically including elementary school students. A cross-sectional probability-based design was used to provide data by ethnicity (African American, Hispanic, and White/Other), gender, and grade (4th, 8th, and 11th) from 2000 to 2002. Methods: Two validated questionnaires (elementary and secondary) assessed self-reported PA and SA. Point-prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals were computed. Results: Over 70% of students reported vigorous PA on ≥3 days/week, but <50% participated in daily physical education. A significant percentage (30% to 50%) of students reported ≥3 hours per day in SA. Fourth-grade boys and girls reported equal PA; however, 8th and 11th grade girls reported lowered vigorous PA. African American 8th- and 11th-grade boys reported the highest PA, but African American children also reported the highest prevalence of SA. Conclusions: Findings from this study highlight the disparities in physical and sedentary activities by gender, grade, and race/ethnicity, and the need to address these differences with programs and policy. In general, grade level and gender differences were more striking and consistent than racial/ethnic differences.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Child
KW - Epidemiology
KW - Obesity
KW - Physical activity
KW - Sedentary behavior
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U2 - 10.1123/jpah.6.5.535
DO - 10.1123/jpah.6.5.535
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:70249115124
SN - 1543-3080
VL - 6
SP - 535
EP - 547
JO - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
JF - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
IS - 5
ER -