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Segmented school day sedentary behaviour and physical activity in a primary school – an observational study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this quantitative observational study was to examine primary students’ sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) during segmented school days. The data of 2920 observation units was collected in all the primary schools in a city in southern Finland and analysed using cross-tabulation and z-tests. The results suggest that most SB was accumulated in theoretical subjects and most PA in recesses and physical education. Girls accumulated more ‘no motion’. Both genders’ ‘no motion’ increased when moving to the highest class level. In conclusion, the amount of ‘no motion’ needs to be studied and reduced, especially in classroom lessons.

Source: Cogent Education

DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2025.2467489

Authors: Juha O. Valtonen, Anna-Liisa Kyhälä, Jyrki Reunamo

Institution: University of Helsinki

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165