Physical activity patterns and psychological correlates of physical activity among Singaporean primary, secondary, and junior college students
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Article Title | Physical activity patterns and psychological correlates of physical activity among Singaporean primary, secondary, and junior college students |
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ERA Journal ID | 200600 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Wang, C.K. John, Koh, K. T., Biddle, Stuart J. H., Liu, W. C. and Chye, Stephanie |
Journal Title | ICHPER-SD Journal of Research in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance |
Journal Citation | 6 (2), pp. 3-9 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1930-4595 |
Web Address (URL) | http://ichpersd.org/index.php/journal/ichpersd-journal-of-research |
Abstract | The purpose of this research was to examine physical activity patterns and psychological correlates of physical activity among primary, secondary, and junior college students in Singapore. A sample of 3,333 school students aged 10 to 18 years took part in the study. Results showed that the younger students had significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the older students. In contrast, the older students had significantly higher prevalence of sedentary activity compared to their younger counterparts. Multiple regression analyses showed that the predictors of physical activity intention were different for the three age groups but similar between the two genders. Overall, these findings confirmed the characteristics of physical activity participation in school students and showed that physical activity and sedentary behaviors among students in Singapore were not inversely related to each other. In addition, results also showed that the psychological correlates were different for different age groups. |
Keywords | determinants; lifestyles; physical activity intentions; sedentary behaviors |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420702. Exercise physiology |
420299. Epidemiology not elsewhere classified | |
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Byline Affiliations | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
Loughborough University, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4373/physical-activity-patterns-and-psychological-correlates-of-physical-activity-among-singaporean-primary-secondary-and-junior-college-students
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