AIM: This study compared accelerometer-measured physical activity (PA) patterns in
adolescents living in diverse urban and rural areas of Otago, New Zealand. METHOD …

Background The aim of this study was to explore levels and sociodemographic correlates of
physical activity (PA) over 1 week using accelerometer data. Methods Accelerometer data …

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate daily physical activity (PA) patterns
of 8-to 9-year-old Irish children from socially disadvantaged areas. Methods: Children (N …

Background The after-school period has been described as the 'critical window'for physical
activity (PA) participation. However, little is known about the importance of this window …

Objectives To describe the objectively measured levels of physical activity (PA) and
sedentary time in a nationally representative sample of 10–11-year-old children, and …

This study aimed to quantify, and examine grade level (Grade Kindergarten-2 vs. 3–6) and
sex differences in the daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of …

Background Raw data from accelerometers can provide valuable insights into specific
attributes of physical activity, such as time spent in intensity-specific activity. The aim of this …

AIMS: Regular physical activity (PA) is critical for children and young people's health and
wellbeing. Schools are an important setting for promoting PA. This study aimed to examine …

Objectives To explore whether the physical activity (PA) environment (walkability,
greenspace and recreational facilities) surrounding regional primary schools is associated …

Aims: There is evidence for lower physical activity (PA) in rural adults; it is important to
evaluate how the environment influences the PA of children and adolescents. Methods: We …