Factors affecting school physical education provision in England: a cross-sectional analysis.
J Public Health (Oxf)
; 38(2): 316-22, 2016 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Attitudes towards physical activity are largely developed during childhood meaning that school physical education classes can have a strong influence.METHODS:
National level data of school pupils (n = 21 515) in England were analysed to examine the association between school provision of physical education with sex, age, geographic and socioeconomic factors.RESULTS:
Children attending independent schools had more scheduled physical education time (P < 0.001; 95% confidence interval (CI) 18 to 30 extra min per week). This association was true for males (P = 0.024); schools located in the South (P < 0.001; 95% CI 2 to 3) and rural areas (P < 0.001; 95% CI 3 to 5); or with a higher percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (P < 0.001; 95% CI 3 to 4). Schools in more affluent areas (P < 0.001; 95% CI -1 to -2) and those with lower percentages of pupils from ethnic minorities (P < 0.001; 95% CI -1 to -2) also had higher minutes of physical education provision per week. Regarding age, 93% of schools met the guidelines in Years 1-9; only 45% did in Years 10-13.CONCLUSION:
Differences in physical education were found in relation to school type, socioeconomic status and geographical factors. Age-related differences in compliance with guidelines are of concern; ways to increase provision for older children should be investigated.Palabras clave
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Educación y Entrenamiento Físico
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Instituciones Académicas
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Estudiantes
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Equity_inequality
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Public Health (Oxf)
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia