Changes in physical activity and sedentary time during adolescence: Gender differences during weekdays and weekend days.

Jouni KallioHarto HakonenHeidi J Syväoja Janne KulmalaAnna KankaanpääUlf Ekelund Tuija Heini Tammelin

Published in: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports (2020)

A greater decrease in PA and a greater increase in ST during adolescence were observed among boys than among girls, especially during weekend days. In order to diminish these unfavorable behavioral changes during adolescence, we encourage the separate tailoring of interventions for boys and girls and for weekdays and weekends.

Keyphrases

physical activity
depressive symptoms
body mass index