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Physical activity patterns of Singaporeans in 2001
1Sports Medicine and Sports Science Division, Sports Medicine and Research Centre, Singapore Sports Council, 15 Stadium Road, Singapore 397718. teh_kong_chuan@ssc.gov.sg.
Singapore Medical Journal
|October 29, 2004
Summary
Singaporean adults are engaging in less physical activity overall, with significant reductions observed between 1997 and 2001. This decline in sports and daily movement warrants attention and promotion efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sports Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Assessing physical activity levels in Singaporean populations is crucial for public health.
- Understanding trends in sports participation, occupational, and domestic physical activities is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the extent of involvement in various physical activities among Singaporean males and females.
- To compare current physical activity levels with previous data from 1997.
Main Methods:
- A Physical Activity Questionnaire was developed and administered.
- Data was collected in conjunction with the Singapore National Sports Participation Survey 2001.
- 605 respondents (287 males, 318 females) from 310 households participated.
Main Results:
- Males reported more time in sports, work-based activities, walking, and stair climbing; females spent more time on housework.
- Females reported higher overall weekly physical activity due to housework (568 vs. 410 minutes).
- Overall physical activity decreased by 31% from 1997 to 2001, with significant reductions in both males and females.
Conclusions:
- Singaporean males and females are spending less time on overall physical activities.
- The observed reduction in physical activity from 1997 to 2001 is a public health concern.
- Continued promotion of sports and physical activities is recommended for the Singapore population.