Table 3.
Self-reported physical activity or sedentary activities by community
| Activity characteristics (%) | Ann Arbor, MI N (%) | Ypsilanti, MI N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past seven days | |||
| Exercise time ≥20 min/day for ≥5 days | 292 (53.3) | 64 (48.1) | 0.17 |
| Exercise time ≥30 min/day for ≥5 days | 200 (36.4) | 46 (34.6) | 0.18 |
| Number of PE Classes (one or more per week) | 499 (89.7) | 78 (58.6) | <0.001 |
| School sport teams (one or more teams) | 346 (62.8) | 46 (34.6) | <0.001 |
| Organized sports teams (outside of school, one or more teams) | 362 (65.2) | 78 (58.6) | 0.16 |
| Organized physical activities other than sport teams* | 279 (42.1%) | 45 (33.8%) | <0.002 |
| In the past 24 hours | |||
| TV watching (two or more hours) | 230 (41.7) | 97 (72.9) | <0.001 |
| Computer time (two or more hours | 122 (22.0) | 54 (40.6) | <0.001 |
| Playing videogames (two or more hours) | 83 (15.0) | 52 (39.1) | <0.001 |
Notes:
*
Organized physical activities or lessons such as martial arts, dance, gymnastics, or tennis.
Abbreviations: MI, Michigan; PE, physical education.