Original scientific paper

DIFFERENCES IN THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL OF ADOLESCENT FEMALE STUDENTS

Vilko Petrić ; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Dario Novak ; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Branka Matković ; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Podnar ; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the level of physical activity in adolescent girls and differences in their physical activity with respect to birth year, nutrition level and secondary school type. The level of physical activity was measured by the Fels physical activity questionnaire for children. The results indicate that there are only 33% of physically active adolescent girls in this population. The results show significant differences in the level of physical activity with respect to birth year (p<0.001), nutrition level (p<0.01) and secondary school type (p<0.01). It can be concluded that the general level of physical activity is very low and that the level of physical activity in adolescent girls can be classified by birth year, nutrition level and secondary school type. When planning to increase the level of physical activity in population, some special attention should be paid to girls in vocational schools and those with excessive body weight.

Keywords

adolescent girls; differences; physical activity

Hrčak ID:

84132

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/84132

Publication date:

27.6.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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