Physical Activity Levels and Patterns of 9- and 15-yr-Old European Children

Chris Riddoch; Lars Bo Andersen; Niels Wedderkopp; Maarike Harro; Lena Klasson-Heggebø; Luís B. Sardinha; Ashley R Cooper; Ulf Ekelund

doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000106174.43932.92

Abstract

Accelerometers are a feasible and accurate instrument for use in large epidemiological studies of children's activity. Boys tend to be more active than girls, and there is a marked reduction in activity over the adolescent years. The great majority of younger children achieve current physical activity recommendations, whereas fewer older children do so-especially older girls.

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Physical activityMedicineEpidemiologyDemographyPediatricsPhysical therapyInternal medicine

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Year: 2004
Type: article
Volume: 36
Issue: 1
Pages: 86-92
Citations: 883
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                                    Chris Riddoch, 
                                
                                    Lars Bo Andersen, 
                                
                                    Niels Wedderkopp
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2004). 
                            Physical Activity Levels and Patterns of 9- and 15-yr-Old European Children. 
                            Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
                            , 36
                            (1)
                            , 86-92.
                            https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000106174.43932.92
                        

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DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000106174.43932.92