Determinants of physical activity in active and low-active, sixth grade African-American youth


Autoria(s): Trost, Stewart G.; Pate, Russell R.; Ward, Dianne S.; Saunders, Ruth; Riner, William
Data(s)

1999

Resumo

This study compared the determinants of physical activity in active and low-active African-American sixth grade students (N=108, 57 F, 51 M). Objective assessments of physical activity over a seven-day period were obtained using the CSA 7164 accelerometer. Students were classified as active if they exhibited three pr more 20-minute bouts of moderate to vigorous physical activity over the seven-day period. Relative to low-actives, active boys reported significantly higher levels of self-efficacy, greater involvement in community physical activity organizations, and were significantly more likely to perceive their mother us active. Relative to low-actives, active girls reported significantly higher levels of physical activity self-efficacy, greater positive beliefs regarding physical activity outcomes, and were significantly less likely to watch television or play video games for greater than or equal to 3 hrs/day. These observations provide preliminary guidance as to the design of physical activity interventions targeted at African-American youth.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/72139/

Publicador

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.

Relação

DOI:10.1111/j.1746-1561.1999.tb02340.x

Trost, Stewart G., Pate, Russell R., Ward, Dianne S., Saunders, Ruth, & Riner, William (1999) Determinants of physical activity in active and low-active, sixth grade African-American youth. Journal of School Health, 69(1), pp. 29-34.

Direitos

Copyright 1999 American School Health Association

Fonte

Faculty of Health

Palavras-Chave #all-cause mortality #adolescents #children #longevity #behavior
Tipo

Journal Article