Relationship between Sedentariness and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth: A Multivariate Multilevel Study

Relationship between Sedentariness and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth: A Multivariate Multilevel Study

This study aimed to jointly analyse moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentariness, and their correlates, in children within their school contexts, using a multivariate multilevel approach. The sample comprises 499 Portuguese children (284 girls) from 23 schools. MVPA and sedentary...

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Main Authors: Thayse Natacha Gomes, Donald Hedeker, Fernanda Karina dos Santos, Michele Souza, Daniel Santos, Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, José Maia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
sedentariness
school
multivariate multilevel analysis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/2/148

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