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Dance Class Structure Affects Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Study of Seven Dance Types
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Castillo, Maria A. Lopez Cain, Kelli Bonilla, Edith A. Chuang, Emmeline Elder, John P. Sallis, James F. |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Description | Study aims were to determine: (a) how class structure varies by dance type, (b) how moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) vary by dance class segments, and (c) how class structure relates to total MVPA in dance classes. Participants were 291 boys and girls ages 5–18 yr. enrolled in 58 dance classes at 21 dance studios in Southern California. MVPA and SB were assessed with accelerometry, with data aggregated to 15-sec epochs. Percent and minutes of MVPA and SB during dance class segments and percent of class time and minutes spent in each segment were calculated using Freedson age-specific cut points. Differences in MVPA (>3 METS) and SB (<100 counts/min) were examined using mixed effects linear regression. The length of each class segment was fairly consistent across dance types, with the exception that in ballet, more time was spent in technique as compared to private jazz/hip-hop classes, and Latin-flamenco and less time was spent in routine/practice as compared to Latin-salsa/ballet folklorico. Segment type accounted for 17% of the variance in the proportion of the segment spent in MVPA. The proportion of the segment in MVPA was higher for routine/practice (44.2%) than technique (34.7%). The proportion of the segment in SB was lowest for routine/practice (22.8%). The structure of dance lessons can impact youth's physical activity. Working with instructors to increase time in routine/practice during dance classes could contribute to physical activity promotion in youth. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4546536/pdf |
| Ending Page | 232 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 225 |
| ISSN | 02701367 |
| e-ISSN | 21683824 |
| DOI | 10.1080/02701367.2015.1014084 |
| Journal | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 86 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2015-07-03 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Sport Sciences Accelerometry Instruction Sedentary Behavior Sports |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Sports Science Nephrology |
