Abstract
Objective: We examined students’ self-reported step data and discussed the feasibility of using these data in a local school policy process. Methods: For 5 days during school hours, 281 stu- dents from grades 5–7 participating in a health education program, measured their steps using a pedometer. Results: The mean steps/school day of 51⁄2 hours was 5215; 6072 steps for boys and 4317 for girls, representing 43% and 38% of daily recommendations, respectively. Independent of grade level, boys walked more than girls by 1798 steps. Steps declined with increasing grade level for both sexes. Conclusions: Student-collected data showed similar patterns as reported in the literature, and therefore, a feasible perspective could be to use students’ self-reported step data in a local school policy process.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Health Behavior and Policy Review |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 531-538 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 2326-4403 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |