Physical Activity Participation by Parental Language Use in 4th, 8th and 11th Grade Students in Texas, USA
Author: Springer, A.E.; Lewis, K.; Kelder, S.H.; Fernandez, M.E.;
Date Published: 2009
This research study investigates the physical activity participation of Spanish-speaking, Hispanic children across three different grade levels. The study breaks Spanish-speakers/ Hispanic students into three different groups: Spanish-speaking Hispanics, English-speaking Hispanics and English speakers. The study found that English speakers were two times more likely to participate in physical activity, with the largest differences existing among 8th grade girls.
Date Published: 2009
This research study investigates the physical activity participation of Spanish-speaking, Hispanic children across three different grade levels. The study breaks Spanish-speakers/ Hispanic students into three different groups: Spanish-speaking Hispanics, English-speaking Hispanics and English speakers. The study found that English speakers were two times more likely to participate in physical activity, with the largest differences existing among 8th grade girls.
