[Factors associated with participation in sports and physical education among students from Londrina, Paraná State, Brazil].
This study aimed to analyze factors associated with participation in sports and physical education. The sample consisted of 827 young people selected in two stages and stratified by neighborhood of Londrina, Paraná State, Brazil. The study analyzed participation in sports and physical education in relation to socio-demographic, behavioral, and environmental variables. Factors associated with participation in physical education included: male gender, age (10-13 years), equal to high self-rated physical activity, participation in sports, moving around during classes, and having classes on the court. Factors associated with participation in sports were male gender, age (10-13 years), equal to high self-rated physical activity, physical activity (≥ 7 hours/week), participation in physical education, having ≥ 10 friends, participation in sports with friends, and frequency using facilities for sports practice. These factors should be considered in programs to encourage sports and participation in physical education.
Diogo Henrique Constantino
DH
Coledam
Philippe Fanelli
PF
Ferraiol
Raymundo
R
Pires Junior
Júlio Wilson
JW
dos-Santos
Arli Ramos de
AR
Oliveira
D000293:Adolescent; D001938:Brazil; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D057566:Self Report; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013177:Sports / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult