Physical activity patterns in Portuguese adolescents: The contribution of extracurricular sports

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2010

Authors

Silva, P. (Author) Other; Sousa, M (Author) Other; Aires, l (Author) Other; Seabra, André (Author) FADEUP; Ribeiro, José Carlos (Author) FADEUP; welk, g (Author) Other; Mota, Jorge Augusto Pinto Silva (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: European Physical Education Review

Vol. 16

Pages: 171-181

ISSN: 1356-336X

Publisher: SAGE

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Educational sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-623

DOI: 10.1177/1356336x10381305

Abstract (EN): In Portugal, two sports systems exist, one through schools and the other in community clubs. The purpose was to determine the impact of extra-curricular sports (EC sports) on boys' and girls' moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). 208 adolescents (79 boys and 129 girls), between 12 and 18 years old, wore an accelerometer over seven days. Four EC sport categories based on reported involvement were: no sports, school sports, club sports, both sports. Multivariable logistic regression was used to study the association of EC sports, age, gender and BMI on the adolescent's MVPA. The school sport context was more relevant for girls than clubs sport; however the opposite pattern emerged for boys. BMI was not related to adolescent's MVPA. EC sports increase the likelihood of achieving PA guidelines. The unique social and environmental contexts of school and club sports deserve additional attention in youth activity research.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11