FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NON-PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION CLASSES SCHOOL PHYSICS IN ADOLESCENTS

ABSTRACT

The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of non-participation in the School Physical Education classes (EFE) and to identify the associated factors. The sample consisted of 1471 schoolchildren (eight to 18 years of age) from elementary school I and II. The outcome variable was self-reported participates and does not participate in classes. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used by the retrograde elimination procedure. The prevalence of non-participation in EFE classes was 43.6%, public 38.9% and private 49.5%. The factors associated with non-participation in EFS classes were: female (OR: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.06-1.61); age greater than 12 years (OR: 1.39; 95% CI: (OR: 1.32, 95% CI: 1.07-2.63), use of the technology over two hours per day (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1, (OR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.25-2.93) and overweight (OR: 1.61, 95% CI: 1.32-2, 97). This is to understand the school and all educators as elements that propel the global education process, since the effective participation of children and adolescents in EFE classes enables the reduction and exposure to health risk behaviors in all phases of life , giving an opportunity to raise awareness of these practices.

Keywords:
Adolescent; Motor Activity; Physical Education; School