The Physical Activity Patterns of Northern Irish Schoolchildren Ages 11–16 Years

The aim of this study was to provide objective data on the cardiopulmonary fitness and physical activity patterns of Northern Irish postprimary schoolchildren. Forty-five children (23 boys, 22 girls), ages 11-16 years, took part in this study. Each child performed a laboratory test of peak aerobic power (PVO2) and had his/her heart rate monitored for up to 4 school days. The mean values of PVO2 in both boys and girls were in keeping with previous literature. No significant difference was observed between boys and girls in terms of total activity (>50% PVO2), but boys engaged in significantly more vigorous activity (>70% PVO2 than girls did (p<0.05). Younger boys engaged in significantly more vigorous activity than both older boys (p<0.01) and younger girls (p<0.05). A significant negative correlation was found between age and total activity for boys (r= −0.476, p<0.05), but not for girls (r= -0.173, n.s.). The surprisingly low levels of physical activity on the part of older children of both sexes are a cause for concern.

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Association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520918694 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 030006052091869 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shaea Alkahtani ◽

Osama Aljuhani ◽

Maha Alhussain ◽

Syed Shahid Habib

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Arab Men

Objective In this study, we aimed to examine the association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men. Methods This cross-sectional study included 363 men (47.7 ± 15.4 years). We analyzed appendicular lean mass (ALM), handgrip strength test, and physical activity levels. ALM divided by height (meters) squared was calculated (ALM/Ht 2 ), and participants with −1 and −2 standard deviations below the sex-specific mean for Saudi young adults were considered to have sarcopenia class I and class II, respectively. Independent t-tests, analysis of variance, and Mann–Whitney U tests were performed to determine mean and median differences. Results We observed a significant difference between participants with and without sarcopenia in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA); the correlation between ALM/H2 and MVPA was borderline significant. With a 1-hour/week increase in MVPA, ALM/Ht 2 increased by 0.30 kg/m2. Total and ALM, handgrip strength, and MVPA were significantly lower in participants age >60 years; fat mass and waist circumference were unchanged as compared with middle-aged participants. Conclusions We identified an association between time spent in recreational MVPA and lean muscle mass among Arab men. Future studies should examine the role of MVPA training programs on muscle mass and strength in older men.

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Impact of Migration on the Eating Habit and Physical Activity Patterns among Saudi Students living in South Korea

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v13n2p48 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Noor A. Hakim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

South Korea ◽

Online Survey ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Saudi Students ◽

Significant Difference

This study investigates the effect of migration on eating habits and physical activity patterns of Saudi migrants living in South Korea. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and an online survey was prepared to assess participants’ demographic details, including; eating habits and physical activity pattern compared to pre-migration among 198 Saudi students. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and chi square. Saudi migrant students practice healthy habits such as; low frequency consumption of snacks and regular exercise habits. No significant difference was observed in the number and type of meal taken per day between the participants who lived less than three years in South Korea, in comparison to those who were living for more than three years. A significant increase in excessive exercise among students who lived in South Korea for more than three years in contrast to the students who lived less than three years. Findings suggested that more attention is needed to identify the nutritional need of international students living in South Korea.

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Estimated Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity Patterns of Adolescent Distance Runners

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.17.2.178 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 178-188 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Joey C. Eisenmann ◽

Eric E. Wickel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Normal Growth ◽

Female Adolescent ◽

Dietary Energy ◽

Distance Runners ◽

Mean Values ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Males And Females

The purpose of this study was to examine the estimated total energy expenditure (TEE) and physical activity patterns of adolescent distance runners. Twenty-eight (20 male, 8 female) adolescent distance runners self-reported their daily physical activity with the Bouchard 3-d diary. Mean values for TEE, 57.4 ± 11.6 and 51.0 ± 9.8 kcal·kg−1·d−1, and activity energy expenditure (AEE), 26.7 ± 10.4 and 21.0 ± 8.8 kcal·kg−1·d−1, when expressed per kilogram body mass were not significantly different between males and females, respectively (P = 0.18). When expressed in absolute terms, TEE, 3609 ± 927 and 2467 ± 426 kcal/d, and AEE, 1688 ± 746 and 977 ± 269 kcal/d, were significantly higher in males than in females, respectively. The results document the energy expenditure and self-reported physical activity of adolescent distance runners and might be used to address recommendations for adequate dietary energy requirements in this group, which in turn is important for energy balance in the context of normal growth, health, and physical performance.

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Sleep and physical activity patterns in adults and children with Bardet–Biedl syndrome

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases ◽

10.1186/s13023-021-01911-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jeremy Pomeroy ◽

Jeffrey J. VanWormer ◽

Jill R. Meilahn ◽

Tara Maki ◽

Hema R. Murali ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sleep Duration ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Total Activity ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Short Sleep Duration ◽

Bardet Biedl Syndrome ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Adults And Children ◽

Objectively Measured

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity are common features of the rare disease Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS). Sleep and physical activity are behaviors that might impact overweight and obesity and thus may play a key role in the health and well-being of people with BBS. Objectively-measured sleep and physical activity patterns in people with BBS are not well known. We evaluated objectively-measured sleep and physical activity patterns in the largest cohort to date of people with BBS. Results Short sleep duration, assessed using wrist-worn accelerometers, was common in both children and adults with BBS. Only 7 (10%) of adults and 6 (8%) of children met age-specific sleep duration recommendations. Most adults 64 (90%) achieved recommended sleep efficiency. The majority of children 26 (67%) age 6–12 years achieved recommended sleep efficiency, but among children age 13–18, only 18 (47%). In both adults and children, sleep duration was significantly negatively correlated with duration of prolonged sedentary time. In children age 6–12 sleep duration was also significantly related to total activity score, children with lower sleep duration had lower total activity scores. Conclusions Insufficient sleep duration is very common in people with BBS. Prolonged sedentary time and short sleep duration are both potentially important health-related behaviors to target for intervention in people with BBS.

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Evaluation of the health and physical activity characteristics of undergraduate paramedic and nursing students

Australasian Journal of Paramedicine ◽

10.33151/ajp.14.2.503 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Peter S Micalos ◽

Alexander J. MacQuarrie ◽

Brian A. Haskins ◽

Eileen Barry ◽

Judith K. Anderson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Status ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Positive Health ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Analysis

IntroductionEngagement in positive health behaviour and physical activity is important in reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases and disability later in life. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the health and physical activity characteristics of undergraduate paramedic and nursing students. MethodsDescriptive and inter-discipline survey of university students enrolled in healthcare programs. The health status and physical activity patterns of paramedic and nursing undergraduate students were assessed by the health survey questionnaire (SF36) and international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), respectively. Comparisons for Health status – Total, health dimensions, and weekly metabolic equivalent (MET) were performed.Results A total of 226 undergraduate students were surveyed with 66.4% enrolled in the Paramedic, 17.7% in Nursing, and 15.9% enrolled in the double degree Nursing/Paramedic Bachelor programs. Results for the SF36 –Total show that there was a significant difference in health status between the undergraduate cohorts (P=0.001). Results for the IPAQ shows a significant difference in physical activity between the programs (P =0.030). Chi-Square analysis shows a significant proportion of students report low levels of physical activity (less than 600 MET-min/week). Comparison between IPAQ and Year of study show a significant difference between groups (P =0.007).ConclusionSubstantially reduced health status and physical activity patterns were shown in nursing students compared to paramedic students and amongst 1st year university undergraduates. This research highlights the need to further investigate the health status and physical activity patterns within university healthcare students.

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Physical activity patterns in chronic hemodialysis patients: Comparison of dialysis and nondialysis days

Journal of Renal Nutrition ◽

10.1053/j.jrn.2004.08.002 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 217-224 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Karen M. Majchrzak ◽

Lara B. Pupim ◽

Kong Chen ◽

Cathi J. Martin ◽

Sheila Gaffney ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Chronic Hemodialysis ◽

Physical Activity Patterns

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Physical activity patterns among walkers and compliance with public health recommendations

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-200208000-00005 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 34 (8) ◽

pp. 1255-1261 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

ANN P. RAFFERTY ◽

MATHEW J. REEVES ◽

HARRY B. MCGEE ◽

JAMES M. PIVARNIK

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Physical Activity Patterns

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Physical Activity Patterns After Retirement: The REGARDS Study

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1704 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 528-529

Author(s):

Eric Shiroma ◽

J David Rhodes ◽

Aleena Bennet ◽

Monika M Safford ◽

Leslie MacDonald ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Light Intensity ◽

Racial Differences ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Accelerometer Data ◽

Tv Viewing ◽

Major Life Events ◽

Major Life ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Regards Study

Abstract Major life events, such as retirement, may lead to dramatic shifts in physical activity (PA) patterns. However, there are limited empirical data quantifying the magnitude of these changes. Our aims were to objectively measure PA before and after retirement and to describe changes in participation in various types of PA. Participants were employed black and white men and women enrolled in REGARDS (REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke), a national prospective cohort study (n=581, mean age 64 years, 25% black, 51% women). Participants met inclusion criteria if they retired between their first and second accelerometer wearing (2009-2013 and 2017-2018, respectively) and had valid accelerometer data (>4 days with >10 hours/day pre- and post-retirement). Accelerometer-based PA was categorized into average minutes per day spent in sedentary, light-intensity, and moderate-to-vigorous PA. Participants reported changes (less, same, more) in 12 types of PA. After retirement, participants decreased both sedentary time (by 36.3 minutes/day) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (by 5.6 minutes/day). Conversely, there was an increase in light-intensity PA (+18.1 minutes/day) after retirement. Participants reported changes in their participation level in various PA activities. For example, 41% reported an increased amount of TV viewing, 42% reported less walking, and 31% reported increased participation in volunteer activities. Findings indicate that retirement coincides with a change in the time spent in each intensity category and the time spent across a range of activity types. Further research is warranted to examine how these changes in physical activity patterns influence post-retirement health status.

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