2014 journal article
Daily Physical Activity Behavior Patterns of Hispanic Adolescents in Puerto Rico
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 11(6), 1212–1218.
author keywords: organized sport; physical education; school policy
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Surveys; Hispanic or Latino; Humans; Male; Motor Activity; Puerto Rico; Schools; Sex Factors
TL;DR:
Examination of physical activity behaviors of adolescents attending middle and high schools in Puerto Rico based on a compendium of moderate to vigorous physical activities found most adolescents do not engage in sufficient physical activity.
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3. Good Health and Well-being
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4. Quality Education
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Background:There is limited evidence on physical activity patterns among Hispanic adolescents in Puerto Rico. This restricts opportunities to implement effective interventions and policies to increase physical activity in schools. The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity behaviors of adolescents attending middle and high schools in Puerto Rico based on a compendium of moderate to vigorous physical activities including walking, jogging or running, bicycling, sports and more. A secondary purpose was to examine group differences as a function of gender and school level.