Prediction Model for Physical Activity Level in Primary School Students

Myriam Alvariñas-Villaverde, Javier Martínez-Torres, Belén Toja-Reboredo and Miguel González-Valeiro
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Myriam Alvariñas-Villaverde: Department of Special Didactics, Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Javier Martínez-Torres: Department of Applied Mathematics I, Telecommunications Engineering School, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Belén Toja-Reboredo: Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15001 A Coruña, Spain
Miguel González-Valeiro: Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of A Coruña, 15001 A Coruña, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 5, 1-11

Abstract: The aim of this study was to provide an explanatory prediction model for physical activity level in children, involving a number of influencing variables. In total, 1971 people participated in the study: 657 primary school students and their respective fathers and mothers from 15 schools of Galicia (Spain). The International Questionnaire on Physical Education, Health and Lifestyle was administered. The findings revealed that school year, sex, physical perceived competence and sport practice with friends had a statistically significant relationship on physical activity index. By contrast, the association between the weekly participation of fathers or mothers in sports in the practice of children could not be confirmed. Sport practice with friends was the main predicting variable for physical activity level. Physical perceived competence showed great relevance as well. This knowledge could be of interest to help increase adherence to practice and preventing withdrawal, helping students to stay active and acquire healthy habits for the future.

Keywords: decision trees; predicting variables; perceived motor competence; friendships; gender; student’s perceptions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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