Comparación de los niveles de actividad física durante la vida universitaria / Comparison of the physical activity levels during the university life
Rev. méd. Chile
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146(4): 442-450, abr. 2018. tab, graf
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in Spanish
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RESUMEN
Background:
A high percentage of Chilean university students are inactive.Aim:
To determine differences in physical activity (PA) levels and energy expenditure in a group of university students according to their length of stay in the university. Material andMethods:
We studied 56 students aged 22 ± 2 years (29 women). They wore a triaxial accelerometer during seven days, determining steps/day, steps/min, sedentary time and PA levels. Participants also answered a PA questionnaire. Their weight and height were measured. They were divided in two groups according to the time spent at university (1-2 years and 3-5 years).Results:
No significant differences in energy expenditure were observed between both groups of students. The number of steps/day and steps/ min was significantly higher in the group with 3 to 5 years in the university than their counterparts with 1-2 years.Conclusions:
As the university years increase, there is a tendency to increase the time spent walking (18.3%) but without an increase in the moderate-vigorous PA.
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Main subject:
Students
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Universities
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Exercise
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
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Spain
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso/CL
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Universidad de Granada/ES
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