Resumen

RODRIGUEZ-CASTELLANOS, Fredy  y  NOVOA-GOMEZ, Mónica. Cultural Practices of Sedentarism and Physical Activity of Psychology Students. Suma Psicol. [online]. 2018, vol.25, n.1, pp.70-89. ISSN 0121-4381.  https://doi.org/10.14349/sumapsi.2018.v25.n1.8.

This study aimed to functionally analyse the practices of sedentary behavior and physical activity in a university, following the science budgets of cultural practices, through a mixed research design. Initially the average daily steps moderate and vigorous physical activity in leisure time was established using pedometers and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; After, 20 interviews and a participant observation were implemented in order to conduct analyses of each cultural practice. These results are explained in the context of each functional analysis, suggesting different considerations for further research and design of a physical activity culture.

Palabras clave : Health promotion; exercise; cultural practices and physical activity.

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