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Relationship between Sedentary Time, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Spanish Children

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  • Manuel Ávila-García

    (PA-HELP Physical Activity for Health Promotion Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Camino de Alfacar 402, 18011 Granada, Spain)

  • María Esojo-Rivas

    (PA-HELP Physical Activity for Health Promotion Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Camino de Alfacar 402, 18011 Granada, Spain)

  • Emilio Villa-González

    (PROFITH Promoting Fitness and Health through Physical Activity Research Group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), University of Granada, 52005 Melilla, Spain)

  • Pablo Tercedor

    (PA-HELP Physical Activity for Health Promotion Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Camino de Alfacar 402, 18011 Granada, Spain)

  • Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado

    (La Inmaculada Teacher Training Centre, PA-HELP Physical Activity for Health Promotion Research Group, University of Granada, Calle Joaquina Eguaras, 114, 18013 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

Higher sedentary time and lower physical activity (PA) are associated with a poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the sedentary time, objectively measured PA levels (light, moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)), and HRQoL dimensions (physical well-being, emotional well-being, self-esteem, family, friends, school, and total score) in children; and (2) to examine the association between sedentary time, PA levels, and HRQoL in children separately by sex. A total of 459 children (8.4 ± 0.4 years old, 50.54% males) from 15 schools in Granada (Spain) participated in the study. A tri-axial accelerometer was used to measure PA levels in the children for 7 consecutive days. The Revidierter KINDer Lebensqualitätsfragebogen (KINDL-R) questionnaire was used to determine the children’s HRQoL dimensions. The results showed that males presented more minutes engaged in MVPA than females. Both sedentary time and PA levels were associated with self-esteem and total score (all p < 0.05). In males, moderate and vigorous PA levels were associated with higher HRQoL, whereas light PA was associated with higher HRQoL in females. Future studies should take into account the use of activities with difference intensities in order to increase HRQoL in males and females.

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  • Manuel Ávila-García & María Esojo-Rivas & Emilio Villa-González & Pablo Tercedor & Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado, 2021. "Relationship between Sedentary Time, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Spanish Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-11, March.
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