The broader impact of walking to school among adolescents: seven day accelerometry based study

摘要

How children travel to and from school may significantly influence their overall physical activity levels. We measured moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents and explored their means of travel to and from school.Participants, methods, and results We recruited four classes, each of about 30 pupils aged 13-14 years, from four schools in the Edinburgh area. We visited the classes three times: to introduce the study and distribute consent forms and information for pupils and parents or guardians; to allocate accelerometers (instruments used to measure vertical movement); and to collect accelerometers and issue questionnaires. Inclusion in the study required consent from pupils and primary guardians.