Table 2.
Physical activities and sedentary activities of the school-aged children
| Variable (N=440) | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Means of getting to school | ||
| Walk to school | 284 | 64.6 |
| Driven in car to school | 24 | 6.0 |
| Ride bicycle to school | 2 | 0.4 |
| Joins school bus/public transport | 130 | 34.8 |
| Physical activities | ||
| Playing football | 190 | 43.1 |
| Swimming | 0 | 0 |
| Skipping | 37 | 8.4 |
| Jogging/Walking | 403 | 91.5 |
| Dancing | 20 | 4.5 |
| Games involving physical activity | 400 | 90.9 |
| Chores involving physical activity | 165 | 37.50 |
| Duration of sedentary activities per day | ||
| < 1 hour | 13 | 2.9 |
| 1-3 hours | 272 | 62.2 |
| 3-6 hours | 145 | 33.1 |
| >6 hours | 7 | 1.6 |
| Sedentary activities | ||
| Watching TV | 393 | 89.3 |
| Playing video games | 73 | 16.5 |
| Spending time on computer/tablet/phone | 131 | 29.7 |
| Staying indoors idle | 339 | 77.0 |
| Playing card/ludo games | 36 | 8.1 |
| Duration of sedentary activities per day r of meals per daytransport | ||
| < 1 hour | 3 | 0.6 |
| 1-3 hours | 240 | 54.7 |
| 3-6 hours | 162 | 36.9 |
| >6 hours | 33 | 7.5 |
Means of getting to school=transportation to school.