Table 4 Differences in level of physical activity among male adolescents living in urban and rural areas
PAQ-C Variables | Urban M ± SD | Rural M ± SD | Overall M ± SD | t-test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA at spare time | 1.5 ± 0.3 | 1.6 ± 0.4 | 1.5 ± 0.3 | -3.14 | 0.002 |
PE class | 3.2 ± 1.7 | 3.6 ± 1.6 | 3.3 ± 1.7 | -3.16 | 0.002 |
Little break | 1.9 ± 0.8 | 2.1 ± 1.0 | 2.0 ± 0.9 | -2.70 | 0.007 |
Lunchtime | 2.0 ± 0.7 | 2.1 ± 0.8 | 2.0 ± 0.8 | -2.12 | 0.034 |
After school | 3.1 ± 1.4 | 3.2 ± 1.3 | 3.1 ± 1.4 | -1.11 | 0.268 |
Evening | 2.9 ± 1.4 | 2.9 ± 1.4 | 2.9 ± 1.4 | − 0.16 | 0.872 |
Weekend | 3.0 ± 1.3 | 3.0 ± 1.3 | 3.0 ± 1.3 | 0.22 | 0.824 |
Statement that best describes PA | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 0.61 | 0.544 |
FA by days | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 0.19 | 0.850 |
Overall PAQ-C | 2.6 ± 0.6 | 2.7 ± 0.7 | 2.6 ± 0.7 | -2.15 | 0.032 |