Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지)
- Volume 21 Issue 1
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- Pages.75-84
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- 2007
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- 1226-0290(pISSN)
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- 2234-2869(eISSN)
The State and Factors Associated with the Level of Physical Activity and Exercise in Adolescents
청소년의 신체활동 및 운동 실태와 관련 요인
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the state and factors associated with level of physical activity and exercise in adolescents. Method: The subjects in this study included 528 adolescents registered at two junior high schools and two senior high schools in J City. The data were collected between October 20 and 30, 2006. Result: The study results showed that 23.8% of the adolescents engaged in vigorous activities for at least 20 minutes, three times a week, while 3.8% of the adolescents participated in moderate activities for at least 30 minutes, five times a week. The subjective level of health was determined to be