Abstract

ESCULCAS, Carlos  and  MOTA, Jorge. Physical and Leisure Activities in Adolescents. Rev. Port. Cien. Desp. [online]. 2005, vol.5, n.1, pp.69-76. ISSN 1645-0523.

The main purposes of this study were (i) identify the most frequent leisure activities; (ii) examine the influence of age and gender on those. The sample comprised 594 adolescents (15.9 ± 2,18 years-old), 304 females and 290 males. Leisure activities were assessed by questionnaire. The findings showed that adolescents had strong non-structured leisure-time activities. Most activities were sedentary ones. Gender-related differences were found in 14 over 21 reported activities. Gender and age differences should be taken into account when defined intervention programs

Keywords : physical activity; leisure; adolescence.

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