Children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on weekdays versus weekend days: a multi-country analysis.
Keith BrazendaleMichael W BeetsBridget ArmstrongR Glenn WeaverEthan T HuntRussell R PateTimothy A BrusseauAmy M BohnertTimothy OldsRafael M TassitanoMaria Cecilia M TenorioJeanette GarciaLars B AndersenRachel DaveyPedro C HallalRussell JagoElin KolleSusi KriemlerPeter L KristensenSoyang KwonJardena J PuderJo SalmonLuis B SardinhaEsther M F van Sluijsnull nullPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)
Children from multiple countries/regions accumulated significantly more MVPA on weekdays versus weekend days during school months. This finding aligns with the SDH and warrants future intervention studies to prioritize less-structured days, such as weekend days, and to consider providing opportunities for all children to access additional opportunities to be active.