RELATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: A COMPARISON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL

Authors

  • Eduardo Caputo
  • Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/rpp.v12i3.6723

Keywords:

BMI, Obesity, Overweight, Physical Education

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the relation between participation in Physical Education classes and body mass index (BMI) in students of public and private school. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of students from the sixth grade of elementary school, 16 of public and 26 of private schools. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in students of public and private school are respectively: 43,7%;0,0% e 34%;11,5%. We found significant differences between  BMI of active students compared to sedentary one (23.9 ± 3.8 kg / m² and 20.6 ± 3.1 kg / m² respectively, p=0.02). Conclusion: It was possible to conclude that individuals more active in class had lower BMI.

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Author Biographies

  • Eduardo Caputo

    Professor licenciado pela Universidade Federal de Pelotas.

  • Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva

    Doutor em Epidemiologia e Professor ajunto da Uiversidade Federal de Pelotas.

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Published

2009-11-30

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Artigos Originais

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How to Cite

CAPUTO, E.; COZZENSA DA SILVA, M. RELATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: A COMPARISON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL. Pensar a Prática, v. 12, n. 3, 30 Nov.2009.