Rütten A, Ziemainz H, Abu-Omar K, Groth N (2003)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2003
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Book Volume: 103
Pages Range: 264-271
Journal Issue: 5
URI: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/09654280310499037
DOI: 10.1108/09654280310499037
Explores the relationships between the perceived quality of physical education lessons, the perceived quality of opportunities for physical activity in a residential area, and the physical fitness and health of pupils attending Grades 5 and 9 in Germany. The data were collected from 300 pupils in a community in Saxony, using a standardized questionnaire and a standard test of sporting ability. Results indicated that girls evaluated the opportunities for physical activity in the residential area more critically than boys. Multivariate analysis showed that the subjective health status of pupils was associated with good physical fitness and a good perception of opportunities for physical activity in the residential area, but not with the perceived quality of physical education lessons. These results provide evidence that a relationship between the urban environment and physical
APA:
Rütten, A., Ziemainz, H., Abu-Omar, K., & Groth, N. (2003). Residential area, physical education, and the health of school aged children. Health Education, 103(5), 264-271. https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09654280310499037
MLA:
Rütten, Alfred, et al. "Residential area, physical education, and the health of school aged children." Health Education 103.5 (2003): 264-271.
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