Physical activity statistics 2012 - British Heart Foundation

112 Physical Activity Statistics, 2012Table 7.6Objectively measured average number of minutes of sedentary time per day in children, by sex and age,England 2008All children 4-7 8-11 12-15BoysWeekday 433 382 430 487Weekend day 407 347 400 473BaseWeekdays 365 89 144 132Weekend days 348 90 130 128GirlsWeekday 467 405 454 542Weekend day 435 375 429 502BaseWeekdays 405 112 145 148Weekend days 378 106 140 132Notes:Cases with 4 or more days valid accelerometry data included. The data in this table have been adjusted for average wear time using regression techniques,to allow comparisons between groups with different average wear time. Metabolic Equivalent (MET) is defined as the ratio of work metabolic rate to astandard resting metabolic rate, 1 MET is considered a resting metabolic rate obtained during quiet sitting. Sedentary activity is defined as below 1.5 METs.Source:Joint Health Surveys Unit (2010). Health Survey for England 2008: Physical activity and fitness. The Information Centre: Leeds.Copyright © 2010, Re-used with the permission of The Health and Social Care Information Centre. All rights reserved.