Level of habitual physical activity in children and adolescents from the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Sánchez, Guillermo Felipe López; González-Víllora, Sixto; Suárez, Arturo Díaz

doi:10.1186/s40064-016-2033-8

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“…Regarding compliance with the international recommendations of healthy physical activity, only 34.7% of the children fulfilled said recommendations, and of those who did so were more boys than girls, which confirms the data obtained in other studies [22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. Although the average physical activity of both sexes makes us see how the recommended values are exceeded, we must bear in mind that a large sector of the analyzed population does not comply with them.…”

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Physical Activity and Commuting to School in Spanish Nine-Year-Old Children: Differences by Gender and by Geographical Environment

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Children's health status is related to their physical activity levels. Active commuting is associated with higher physical activity and reduced risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease incidence, and diabetes. The objective of this research was to study the levels of physical activity and the commuting to school (active vs. passive) in Spanish nine-year-old children, analyzing the differences by gender and by the geographical environment where they live (rural or urban environment). Accelerometry was used for the measurement of physical activity: Sedentary time (min/day), vigorous physical activity (min/day), moderate to vigorous physical activity (min/day), intensity (counts/min), steps (number). The questionnaire of the European Youth Heart Study (EYHS) was used to determine the geographical environment (city/urban, residential area/outside city, rural/village) and the modes of transport (active: Walking and bicycle, passive: Car, motorcycle, public transport). A total of 455 Spanish nine-year-old children (247 girls and 208 boys) belonging to the EYHS participated in this study. The results showed that boys were significantly more physically active than girls (p ≤ 0.001). Results also showed that active commuting to school was positively correlated with the levels of physical activity (r = 0.324, p ≤ 0.001). The geographical environment influenced the way in which children went to school, being active commuting to school significantly (p ≤ 0.001) less frequent in those children who lived in a rural environment (22.4%) than in those who lived in the city (57.1%) or in a residential area (62.7%). As active commuting to school means increasing levels of physical activity in both sexes, strategies should be implemented in order to encourage active commuting to schools, contributing at the same time to better health and sustainability of future generations.Sustainability 2019, 11, 7104 2 of 10 activity levels. Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity, recent research has showed a decrease in the active commuting rates to and from school [9][10][11].An important issue which predicts active commuting to school is the distance from home to school. Recent research in Spain has stated that the threshold distance for walking to school was 875 m, 0.54 miles, in children, and it was higher among urban (1250 m, 0.78 miles) than rural participants (675 m, 0.42 miles) [12]. Moreover, there is some controversy as to how distance to school can play an important role to counteract sedentary behavior. Hinckson et al. [13] indicated that distance to school was an important factor related to physical activity levels, where 1 to 2 km from school together with active commuting could be useful to counteract children's sedentary behaviors. However, for physically active children, active commuting does not seem to be as relevant.Low traffic density and route safety are positively associated with active school travel, but also positive parental views on active commuting, as well as high level of social interactions...

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Physical Activity and Commuting to School in Spanish Nine-Year-Old Children: Differences by Gender and by Geographical Environment

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“…Students with low adherence to the MD tended also to not engage in physical activity, whilst those typically adhering to a MD diet also show higher levels of physical activity [50,51,52]. One potential explanation for this is that young people who practice physical activity tend to consume a nutritious diet to obtain greater results in terms of performance, body image, or wellbeing [53,54].…”

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Physical Activity, Self-Concept and Sociodemographic Factors in University Student

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(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and to examine the relationship between MD adherence, physical activity, self-concept, and other sociodemographic factors; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study (N = 597; 18.99 ± 0.64 years) was conducted in a sample of university students from Ceuta, Melilla, and Granada (Spain). Religious beliefs and place of residence were directly reported, while physical activity and adherence to the MD were self-reported using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) respectively. Self-concept was evaluated using the Five-Factor Self-Concept Scale; (3) Results: Of those students reporting high levels of habitual physical activity, 82.3% also reported high adherence to the MD, with 17.7% reporting a medium adherence. Of students reporting no physical activity, 25.7% also reported medium adherence to the MD. No significant associations were found between the MD and religious beliefs. It was observed that the university campus was associated with the level of adherence to the MD (p = 0.030), with adherence being lowest in Ceuta and Melilla. Finally, the MD was associated with academic (p = 0.001) and physical self-concept (p = 0.005); 4) Conclusions: The MD should be promoted to university students, particularly those studying at Ceuta and Melilla, given the present findings of lower MD adherence. In addition, as higher MD adherence was also highlighted with more positive self-concept, its promotion would be beneficial in wider educational contexts.

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“…This study therefore has special relevance as the perception of high quality of sports service is associated with user satisfaction and, consequently, with the participation of users in sports. The importance of maintaining involvement in sports among the adult population is especially pertinent given the latest studies by the World Health Organization that indicate levels of sports participation continue to decline [42,43].…”

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Perceived Quality in Sports Centers in Southern Spain: A Case Study

2019

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The aim of this study was to analyze the level of satisfaction in three municipal sports centers in the city of Malaga and to learn and analyze the characteristics of users older than 40 years of age in these centers. A total of 303 persons (123 men and 180 women) from three sports centers in the city of Malaga participated in this study (M = 58.14, SD = 7.16 years). The Evaluation of Perceived Quality in Sports Services test (CECASDEP) was used, and the results demonstrated that the different dimensions studied—sports center, activity space, locker rooms, program of activities, and trainer—were very positively correlated. The level of customer loyalty increased with user satisfaction and perceived quality of services as well as the age of the person. Users were also found to be more motivated to take part in physical activities due to greater satisfaction. The highest scores were given to the trainers, who played a key role in all three sports centers. In conclusion, we gathered important insights into perceived quality in different sports centers. This information can be used by sports managers to strengthen dimensions with lower scores and improve those with higher scores. In addition, the study confirms that the level of customer loyalty is related to the perceived quality scores. Therefore, the use of measuring instruments is recommended to optimize the quality of sports services.

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Level of habitual physical activity in children and adolescents from the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Cited by 46 publications

References 10 publications

Physical Activity and Commuting to School in Spanish Nine-Year-Old Children: Differences by Gender and by Geographical Environment

Physical Activity and Commuting to School in Spanish Nine-Year-Old Children: Differences by Gender and by Geographical Environment

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Physical Activity, Self-Concept and Sociodemographic Factors in University Student

Perceived Quality in Sports Centers in Southern Spain: A Case Study

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