| Literature DB >> 19168921 |
Andrew J Atkin1, Trish Gorely, Stuart J H Biddle, Simon J Marshall, Noel Cameron.
Abstract
The present study examined physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns of adolescents between 15.30h and 18.30h. The sample for this study is 1,484 (boys: n = 561; girls: n = 923). Boys and girls reported 21 and 19 min of physical activity and 24 and 26 min of homework respectively during this period. Technology-based sedentary behavior (TV viewing, computer and video game use) was significantly higher in boys than girls (boys = 50 mins; girls = 35 mins; p < .05). The most prevalent behaviors after school are technology-based sedentary behavior, homework and physical activity. During these hours, engagement in physical activity does not appear to displace time spent doing homework.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19168921 DOI: 10.1123/pes.20.4.446
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Exerc Sci ISSN: 0899-8493 Impact factor: 2.333