Age and gender-related physical activity: A descriptive study in children using accelerometry

摘要: AIM Precise measures of habitual physical activity are necessary in studies designed to: 1) document the frequency and distribution defined population groups; 2) determine amount or dose requires to influence specific health parameters. The purpose this study was age gender-related levels on a sample school children. METHODS for present comprised 157 children (boys n=64 girls n=93), aged 8 15 years-old. CSA monitor used as an objective measure daily activity. Each student scheduled wear 3 times during week monitoring. RESULTS Boys were involved (p=/<0.05) more time MVPA than girls. However only 11-13 year old group found significant differences (p=/<0.05). Within gender, out among years (48.7 min) 14-16 (72.2 min). increased across both males females. participated periods continuous activity, bouts 10 20 min respectively, no out. CONCLUSION Our data showed that under observation, excepted group, appear meet minimum level recommended health. also suggested boys active they significantly engaged did. Surprisingly our increase increases. Further needed compare different cut off points assessed