Selected parameters characterizing physical activity behavior in pupils of the second grade of elementary school in the Ústí Region, Czech Republic

Background: By the application of pedometers and subjective evaluation techniques, one can obtain information about importance physical activities (PA) in lifestyles adolescents. The conduct PA ÚstĂ­ Region, which is a structurally affected region within Czech Republic, may be specifically impinged upon. Objective: aim this study to establish indicators adolescent participation during school days weekends evaluate them from point view recommended criteria for health. We compare our findings with other studies draw attention role movement programs. Methods: Physical activity was concurrently objectively monitored by Yamax SW-700 SW-800 pedometer period seven consecutive days. An identification recording sheet were used registration results. A total 285 boys 276 girls elementary schools Region participated survey. Pedometers applied normal attendance. Kruskal-Wallis Mann-Whitney tests assess differences between week girls. daily step count (SC) compared recommendation amounted ≥ 13,000/11,000 SC 12-year-old children 10,000 13-15-year-old Results: values 10,702 ± 4,474, lower 9,841 3,722 (p = .02, r .10). Weekend accompanied decrease ˂ .001, .20) .17). 43.2% 35.9% meet health criteria. time higher than .25) .22). programs becomes evident. Conclusions: Boys achieve all indicators. lowest levels are those reached oldest group adolescents weekends.