Physical Activity and Self-Perception of Health in Adolescents

 

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Autores: Nuviala Nuviala, Alberto, Ruiz Juan, Francisco, Nuviala Nuviala, Román
Formato: artículo original
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de Publicación:2010
Descripción:The aim of this study was to find out what are the effects of leisure physical-sport activity on the perception of their own health by rural adolescents. The study examined 1109, 10 to 16 years-old rural Spanish students. We used the Self-Administered Physical Activity Checklist questionnaire. Statistical analysis was developed through descriptive and inferential analysis and to the 2 test. The results demonstrated differences in the self-rated health based on sex, age and amount of daily leisure physical activity. Boys have better health perception than girls. Elementary school students expressed being healthier than secondary students. Elementary school students and male students are more physically active. Furthermore, we have observed that the organized physical activity has depended on the self-perception of health, as well as the number and duration of weekly exercise sessions.
País:Portal de Revistas UCR
Institución:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Lenguaje:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/446
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/pem/article/view/446
Palabra clave:Physical activity
sports
lifestyle
self-rated health
adolescents
Actividad físico-deportiva
estilo de vida
autopercepción de la salud
adolescentes