Critical Hours: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior of Adolescents After School

• Autores: Andrew J. Atkin, Trish Gorely, Stuart J. H. Biddle
• Localización: Pediatric exercise science, ISSN 0899-8493, Vol. 20, Nº. 4, 2008, págs. 446-456
• Idioma: inglés
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  • 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.