ERIC Number: EJ1344429
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Sep
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
EISSN: EISSN-1746-1561
Physical Activity in Mexican High Schools
Díaz-Muñoz, Irving; Lozada-Tequeanes, Ana L.; Campos-Nonato, Ismael; Franco-Lares, Bianca S.; Bonvecchio, Anabelle
Journal of School Health, v92 n9 p873-881 Sep 2022
Background: We evaluated the association between availability of specific physical activity (PA) spaces and PA practices among adolescents within Mexican high schools (HS). Methods: Data were collected through an online survey applied to principals or person in charge of 4023 Mexican HS during the 2015-2016 school year. Adequate PA was defined as moderate to vigorous intensity PA for =60 minutes/day, =5 days/week, whereas PA-specific spaces were considered those that were available and specifically designed/used for PA. HS demographic factors were explored as covariates. Associations were estimated using a logistic regression model. Results: From total participating HS, 83.10% had at least 1 PA-specific space and 31.07% had adequate PA practices. A higher number of PA-specific spaces was associated with greater adequate PA practices (33% to 61%). Possibilities for adequate PA increased when: physical education (PE) classes were led by a designated PE teacher (OR 2.39; 95%CI: 2.03-2.83); the number of enrolled students was higher (OR 1.78; 95%CI, 1.43-2.22 and OR 2.23; 95% CI, 1.71-2.89, second and third tertile, respectively); HS financing sources were autonomous or private (OR 1.76; 95% CI, 1.19-2.60); and HS were located in northern Mexico (OR 1.27; 95%CI, 1.02-1.57). Conclusion: PA-specific spaces, designated PE teachers, and financing sources are important factors in achieving adequate PA within Mexican high schools.
Descriptors: Correlation, Physical Activities, Mexicans, High School Students, Physical Education Teachers, Recreational Facilities, Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Educational Finance, Private Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mexico
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