Main Objectives
- to characterise physical levels and patterns of young people
- to identify key locations where activity takes place
- to describe aspects of the real or perceived environment associated with activity levels
- to determine whether these factors differ by obesity, gender, ethnicity, social position
- to identify targets for development of effective interventions
- to inform and influence policy
Design and methods
Design
- Longitudinal study from last year of primary to first year of secondary school.
- Objective measures of how active children are in relation to where they go.
- Physical and social environmental determinants of physical activity.
- Examine physical activity and other lifestyle behaviours in relation to obesity and pubertal status.
- Examine eating behaviours and snacking outside of the home (year 7).
Methods
Children
- Computerised questionnaire including items on physical activity; attitudes to physical activity; local area, personal growth and development, health behaviours.
- Height, weight and waist circumference.
- 1 week accelerometer.
- 3-day activity diary.
- 4-day GPS.
- 3 day food diary (year 7).
Parents
- Questionnaire including items on household; local area; physical activity; income and education levels.
