Journal article
A multilevel examination of factors of the school environment and time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity among a sample of secondary school students in grades 9–12 in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine associations between students’ time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the school built environment while also considering features of the schools’ social environment and student-level characteristics.MethodsUsing surveys and GIS measures, multilevel linear regression analysis was applied to examine the environment- and student-level characteristics associated with time spent in MVPA among grade 9–12 …
Authors
Hobin E; Leatherdale S; Manske S; Dubin J; Elliott S; Veugelers P
Journal
International Journal of Public Health, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 699–709
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2012
DOI
10.1007/s00038-012-0336-2
ISSN
0367-4274