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Lewis, Lucy; Maher, Carol; Katzmarzyk, Peter; Olds, Timothy – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: We attempted to determine whether there was a socioeconomic gradient in 9- to 11-year-old Australian children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and whether school facilities or policies supporting physical activity were associated with school-level socioeconomic status (SES) and MVPA. Methods: Children (N = 528) from 26…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activities, Socioeconomic Status, Obesity
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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