Comparison of physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in secondary and university students

Comparison of physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in secondary and university students

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Objective: to compare physical activity and sedentary behavior in university students and secondary students. Methods: the cross-sectional study involved 202 selected secondary students and 171 university students. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Perc...

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Main Authors:	Natalie Naidoo, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi, Thayananthee Nadasan, Joshua Oluwafisayo Afolabi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal do Ceará 2022-01-01
Series:	Rev Rene
Subjects:	Exercise; Sedentary Behavior; Students; Young Adult; South Africa.
Online Access:	https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/71433
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