Chapter 5

Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity

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• 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