Physical activity profile for girls and boys during the whole school-day (includes recess, lunch and PE times where applicable)
| Girls (n=197) | Boys (n=182) | Difference (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVPA (min) | 52.9 (16.8) | 63.5 (21.4) | −10.6 (−14.5 to −6.8) | <0.001 |
| Proportion in MVPA (%) | 14.4 (4.5) | 17.3 (5.6) | −2.9 (−3.9 to −1.8) | <0.001 |
| LPA (min) | 54.1 (13.3) | 56.4 (11.9) | −2.3 (−4.8 to 0.3) | 0.08 |
| Proportion in LPA (%) | 14.8 (3.7) | 15.4 (3.2) | −0.6 (−1.3 to 0.1) | 0.08 |
| Sedentary (min) | 260.1 (28.8) | 246.2 (25.0) | 13.9 (8.5 to 19.4) | <0.001 |
| Proportion in sedentary (%) | 70.8 (7.2) | 67.3 (7.1) | 3.5 (2.1 to 5.0) | <0.001 |
Values for girls and boys are presented as mean (SD). Difference calculated as girls − boys (95% CI).
LPA, light physical activity; MVPA, moderate to vigorous physical activity; PE, physical education.