Table 1.
Self-Reported Physical Activity Measures for 4th-, 8th-, and 11th-Grade Students, School Physical Activity and Nutrition Study (SPAN) Questionnaire, Texas, 2004-2005
| 4th-Grade Students | κa,b | 8th- and 11th-Grade Students | κb,c |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigorous physical activity | Vigorous physical activity | ||
| Yesterday, did you do any exercise that made your heart beat fast and made you breathe hard for at least 20 minutes? (For example: basketball, soccer, running or jogging, fast dancing, swimming laps, tennis, fast bicycling, or similar aerobic activities.) (Response options: yes, no) | 0.71 | On how many of the past 7 days did you exercise or take part in physical activity that made your heart beat fast and made you breathe hard for at least 20 minutes? (For example: basketball, soccer, running or jogging, fast dancing, swimming laps, tennis, fast bicycling, or similar aerobic activities). (Response options: 0 d, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d, 7 d) | 0.77 |
| Sports team participation | Sports team participation | ||
| During the past 12 months, on how many sports teams did you play? Sports teams include soccer, basketball, softball, swimming, gymnastics, cheerleading, wrestling, track, football, dance, tennis, and volleyball teams. (Response options: 0 teams, 1 team, 2 teams, 3 or more teams) | 0.51 | During the past 12 months, on how many sports teams run by your school did you play (do not include PE classes)? Sports teams include soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, track, football, tennis, and volleyball teams. (Response options: same as 4th grade) | 0.71 |
| During the past 12 months, on how many sports teams run by organizations outside of your school (like the park district, summer leagues) did you play? Sports teams include soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, track, football, tennis, and volleyball teams. (Response options: same as above) | 0.60 | ||
| Participation in exercises to strengthen or tone muscles | |||
| On how many of the past 7 days did you do exercises to strengthen or tone your muscles, such as push-ups, sit-ups, or weight lifting? (Response options: 0 d, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d, 7 d) | 0.71 | ||
| Attendance in PE class | Attendance in PE class | ||
| Last week, on how many days did you go to physical education (PE) or gym classes? (Response options: 0 d, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d, 4 d, 5 d) | 0.87 | In an average week when you are in school, on how many days do you go to PE classes? (Response options: same as 4th grade) | 0.71 |