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Olds, Tim; Ferrar, Katia E.; Gomersall, Sjaan R.; Maher, Carol; Walters, J. L. – Health Education & Behavior, 2012
The way an individual uses one's time can greatly affect his or her health. The purpose of this article was to examine the cross-sectional cross-elasticity relationships for use of time domains in a sample of Australian adolescents. This study analyzed 24-hour recall time use data collected using the Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Behavior Patterns
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Olds, Tim; Dollman, Jim; Maher, Carol – ACHPER Australia Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 2009
Aim: To describe sports participation in Australian adolescents. Method: Use of time, demographic, pedometer and anthropometric data were collected on a random sample of 2200 9-16 year olds. Results: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) constituted 29% of all energy expenditure, and sport 58% of MVPA energy expenditure. Sports…
Descriptors: Expenditures, Racquet Sports, Physical Activities, Low Income