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Physical activity at 36 years

patterns and childhood predictors in a longitudinal study

Kuh, D.J.L., & Cooper, C. (1992). Physical activity at 36 years: patterns and childhood predictors in a longitudinal study.

The aim of this study was to describe the sex and socioeconomic differences in patterns of physical activity at work and in leisure time of men and women aged 36 years, and to investigate factors in childhood and adolescence which predict high rates of participation in sports and recreational activities in later life. Studies that examine the relationship between physical activity and chronic disease should consider a broad range of pursuits rather than extrapolating from only one area of physical activity, and in their explanations should take account of the possible role of childhood characteristics. The findings suggest the importance of developing skills and habits in childhood as well as of encouraging healthier exercise habits in adults who may have had few opportunities or low motivation previously.

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D.J.L. Kuh
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