Chapter 5

Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity

• Introduction
• Conclusions

Contents

• Introduction

• Physical Activity among Adults in the United States
  Recent Patterns of Leisure-Time Physical Activity
  Physical Inactivity during Leisure Time
  Regular, Sustained Physical Activity during Leisure Time
  Regular, Vigorous Physical Activity during Leisure Time
  Participation in Specific Physical Activities
  Leisure-Time Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
  Trends in Leisure-Time Physical Activity

• Physical Activity among Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States
  Physical Inactivity
  Vigorous Physical Activity
  Other Physical Activity
  Physical Education in High School
  Sports Team Participation

• Conclusions
  Research Needs

• Appendix A: Sources of National Survey Data

• Appendix B: Measures of Physical Activity in Population Surveys

• References

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