Changes in sport and physical activity participation for adolescent females: a longitudinal study

BMC Public Health

Research Article

Warren R. Payne¹  Caroline M. Symons¹  Melinda J. Craike¹  Jack T. Harvey²  Rochelle M. Eime²  Neroli A. Sawyer² 

[1] Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia;Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia;School of Health Sciences and Psychology, Federation University, Ballarat, Australia;

关键词: Sport;    Physical activity;    Adolescent females;    Setting;    Health;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-016-3203-x

 received in 2015-07-30, accepted in 2016-06-23,  发布年份 2016

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundParticipation in sport and physical activity is reported to decline during adolescence, particularly for females. However we do not have a clear understanding of changes in the context (i.e., modes and settings) of participation throughout adolescence. This study investigated longitudinal changes in physical activity participation and the specific modes and settings of physical activity, together with cross-sectional comparisons, for two age cohorts of female adolescents.MethodsSurvey of 729 adolescent girls (489 recruited in Year 7 and 243 in Year 11). Participation in eight different modes/settings was reported. PA was measured using 24-h recall diary and metabolic equivalent weighted energy expenditure (MET-min) in Leisure Time Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity (LTMVPA) on the previous day was calculated.ResultsThere were no significant changes in duration or total MET-min of LTMVPA on previous day. However, there were significant changes in the modes/settings of participation across time. Participation in school physical education rose during early adolescence before decreasing significantly, and participation in competitive sport and club sport significantly decreased over time; however there were increases in non-competitive forms of physical activity.ConclusionsOverall levels of physical activity did not significantly decrease over adolescence, which is positive for physical health. However, the transition from structured sport to non-organised physical activity may effect social and psychological health, which needs to be further examined.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© The Author(s). 2016