@article{ref1,
title="Physical and social contexts of physical activity behaviors of fifth and seventh grade youth",
journal="Journal of school health",
year="2018",
author="Saunders, Ruth P. and Dowda, Marsha and McIver, Kerry and McDonald, Samantha M. and Pate, Russell R.",
volume="88",
number="2",
pages="122-131",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to characterize the temporal, social, and physical contexts for physical activities commonly reported in a diverse cohort of 753 boys and girls from fifth to seventh grade. <br><br>METHODS: Data were obtained from a multilevel longitudinal study, the Transitions and Activity Changes in Kids. The Physical Activity Choices instrument assessed previous 5-day participation in specific physical activities and their temporal, social, and physical contexts. Mixed model repeated measure analyses of variance and multinomial analyses examined sex differences and change over time. <br><br>RESULTS: Fifth grade boys and girls reported participation in similar activities at similar frequencies, which declined significantly by seventh grade. One temporal pattern, playing with younger children, changed over time from &quot;both inside/outside&quot; to &quot;outside&quot; school. Boys and females reported more activities performed in class/team groups over time. Most activities took place primarily at home for all participants in both grades. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Boys and girls reported declines in the variety and frequency of activities from fifth to seventh grade. There were sex-specific patterns in physical activities and groups; however, all participants reported home as the primary location and a shift to class/team groups over time. Schools are well-positioned to provide additional physical activity opportunities.<br><br>© 2018, American School Health Association.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4391",
doi="10.1111/josh.12587",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.12587"
}