Physical activity profile for girls and boys during recess
| Girls (n=197) | Boys (n=182) | Difference (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVPA (min) | 3.8 (3.3) | 5.3 (4.3) | −1.6 (−2.3 to −0.8) | <0.001 |
| Proportion in MVPA (%) | 19.6 (16.0) | 27.9 (22.0) | −8.3 (−12.1 to −4.4) | <0.001 |
| LPA (min) | 3.1 (1.5) | 3.3 (1.6) | −0.2 (−0.5 to 0.1) | 0.28 |
| Proportion in LPA (%) | 16.8 (7.7) | 17.8 (8.4) | −1.0 (−2.6 to 0.7) | 0.24 |
| Sedentary (min) | 11.8 (4.1) | 10.1 (4.8) | 1.7 (0.84 to 2.6) | <0.001 |
| Proportion in sedentary (%) | 63.7 (20.5) | 54.4 (24.7) | 9.2 (4.7 to 13.8) | <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.