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Diego Sales1, João Pedro da Silva Junior2, Raiany Rosa Bergamo2
1Study Center of the Physical Fitness Laboratory of São Caetano Do Sul (CELAFISCS), Rua Santo Antonio, 50 - 5º andar - salas 504/505 - Centro, São Caetano Do Sul, SP, Brazil. golgisales@gmail.com.
Scientific Reports
|April 28, 2023
Summary
School environment factors like policies and outdoor fields are linked to increased physical activity in children. These findings suggest school improvements can help kids meet activity guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Sports Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood sedentary behavior and physical activity levels are influenced by multiple factors.
- The school environment plays a crucial role in shaping children's health behaviors.
- Understanding specific school-based indicators associated with physical activity is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between school environment indicators and sedentary behavior.
- To examine the relationship between school environment indicators and different intensities of physical activity in children.
- To determine if school environment characteristics predict higher levels of physical activity and adherence to guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 515 children aged 9-11 years from public and private schools.
- Objective assessment of sedentary behavior and physical activity intensity using accelerometers.
- Comprehensive evaluation of the school environment, including policies, supervision, extracurriculars, breaks, facilities, and safety measures, via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Positive associations were found between school policies and practices, supervision committees, inter-school competitions, break durations (15-29 min/day), and access to outdoor sports fields with moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity.
- The presence of crossing guards was also positively associated with moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity.
- No significant associations were reported for sedentary behavior in this analysis.
Conclusions:
- Specific indicators within the school environment are significantly associated with higher levels of physical activity in children.
- School environment characteristics, such as supportive policies and accessible facilities, may promote greater engagement in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- These findings highlight the potential of optimizing the school environment to increase physical activity and improve the likelihood of children meeting recommended physical activity guidelines.
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