RT Journal Article
T1 Commuting to University: Self-Reported and Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
A1 Palma-Leal, Ximena
A1 Chillon, Palma
A1 Segura-Jimenez, Victor
A1 Perez-Bey, Alejandro
A1 Sanchez-Delgado, Alejandro
A1 Camiletti-Moiron, Daniel
K1 Physical activity
K1 Active travel
K1 Sedentary behaviour
K1 College students
AB Background: Active commuting could provide an opportunity to counteract unhealthy behaviours, such as insufficient levels of Physical Activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour, which are major health problems in the university population. The aims of this study were to describe and compare self-reported and device-measured in commuting behaviours, PA, and sedentary behaviour in both trips (to and from university) by mode of commuting per weekday, and to identify associations between self-reported and device-measured of commuting behaviours, PA, and sedentary behaviour. Methods: After inclusion criteria, a total of 63 students (65.1% women) from a public university in Cadiz, Spain, participated in this study. Self-reported and device-measured information was used. Results: Commuting time, distance, and speed were lower in active commuters than public and private commuters in both trips (to and from university) (all, p< 0.001). Commutingenergy expenditure per min was higher in active commuters than public and private commuters (all, p < 0.001). Active commuters presented significant differences (p < 0.05) with public and private commuters in all PA levels and sedentary behaviour in both trips (to and from university). Conclusions: Active commuting involved the highest levels of energy expenditure per min and could contribute 44% of the weekly PA recommendation for health benefits in university students.
PB MDPI
YR 2022
FD 2022-11-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21578
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21578
LA en
NO Palma-Leal X, Chillón P, Segura-Jiménez V, Pérez-Bey A, Sánchez-Delgado A, Camiletti-Moirón D. Commuting to University: Self-Reported and Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour. Sustainability [Internet]. 10 de noviembre de 2022;14(22):14818
DS RISalud
RD Apr 14, 2025