High School Students' Physical Activity Trends in Nebraska 2023

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SCREEN TIME 2023 RESULTS Administered by: Nebraska Department of Education jessie.coffey@nebraska.gov

Youth Risk Behavior Survey Overview Administered in Nebraska biannually since 1991. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is part of the National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System created and managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This statewide survey is designed to monitor categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence Alcohol and other drug use Tobacco use Unhealthy dietary behaviors Inadequate physical activity YRBS also measures the prevalence of obesity and asthma and other health-related behaviors plus Nebraska elected to include Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questions. ACEs are categorized into three groups: abuse, neglect, and household challenges. These questions are filtered into the appropriate topic results. All Nebraska public schools are eligible to participate. In a random sample of Nebraska schools, students from a random sample of 9th-12th grade classes are asked to complete the YRBS.

Percentage of High School Students Who Did Not Participate in at Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity on at Least 1 Day,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 12.5 Male 9.2 Female 15.9 9th 10th 11th 12th 12.8 Percent 9.9 15.3 12.3 Black Hispanic/Latino 16.7 White Multiple 10.3 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QNPA0DAY

Percentage of High School Students Who Did Not Participate in at Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity on at Least 1 Day,* 2010-2023 100 80 60 Percent 40 15.9 14.8 14.1 20 12.6 12.5 10.7 10.4 0 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey Increased, 2010-2018, no change, 2018-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2010-2023 - QNPA0DAY

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Physically Active at Least 60 Minutes Per Day on 5 or More Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 55.5 Male 63.0 Female 47.5 9th 10th 11th 12th 60.8 Percent 50.0 54.1 57.0 Black Hispanic/Latino 48.6 White Multiple 59.7 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN76

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Physically Active at Least 60 Minutes Per Day on 5 or More Days,* 2010-2023 100 80 58.0 57.6 55.5 60 53.7 52.8 51.7 Percent 50.1 40 20 0 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey No change 2010-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2010-2023 - QN76

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Physically Active at Least 60 Minutes Per Day on All 7 Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 29.3 Male 37.3 Female 20.9 9th 10th 11th 12th 26.7 26.8 Percent 33.5 30.9 Black Hispanic/Latino 29.1 White Multiple 31.7 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QNPA7DAY

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Physically Active at Least 60 Minutes Per Day on All 7 Days,* 2010-2023 100 80 60 Percent 40 32.3 30.6 29.7 29.3 28.0 27.9 26.8 20 0 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *In any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey No change 2010-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2010-2023 - QNPA7DAY

Percentage of High School Students Who Attended Physical Education (PE) Classes on 1 or More Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 46.4 Male 54.5 Female 37.7 9th 10th 11th 12th 53.7 Percent 45.0 43.7 42.8 Black Hispanic/Latino 42.8 White Multiple 45.2 *In an average week when they were in school M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN77

Percentage of High School Students Who Attended Physical Education (PE) Classes on 1 or More Days,* 2003-2023 100 80 60 52.9 Percent 49.6 49.1 49.0 48.9 48.1 46.4 44.2 42.1 40 20 0 2003 2005 2007 2009 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *In an average week when they were in school No change 2003-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] Data not available for 2007, 2009. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2003-2023 - QN77

Percentage of High School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on All 5 Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 38.4 Male 44.1 Female 32.4 9th 10th 11th 12th 47.8 Percent 34.2 34.8 36.5 Black Hispanic/Latino 34.3 White Multiple 36.7 *In an average week when they were in school All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QNDLYPE

Percentage of High School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on All 5 Days,* 2003-2023 100 80 60 Percent 38.4 36.4 34.9 34.3 40 33.5 33.5 32.8 28.1 27.7 20 0 2003 2005 2007 2009 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *In an average week when they were in school Decreased, 2003-2018, increased, 2018-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] Data not available for 2007, 2009. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2003-2023 - QNDLYPE

Percentage of High School Students Who Played on at Least One Sports Team,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 56.5 Male 56.6 56.4 Female 9th 10th 11th 12th 62.8 Percent 53.7 58.8 50.8 Black Hispanic/Latino 41.7 White Multiple 61.9 *Counting any teams run by their school or community groups, during the 12 months before the survey W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN78

Percentage of High School Students Who Had a Concussion from Playing a Sport or Being Physically Active,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 9.8 Male 10.2 9.3 Female 9th 10th 11th 12th 15.1 Percent 11.1 8.1 4.4 Black Hispanic/Latino 8.7 10.0 White Multiple *One or more times during the 12 months before the survey 9th > 12th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN79

Percentage of High School Students Who Had a Concussion from Playing a Sport or Being Physically Active,* 2016-2023 100 80 60 Percent 40 17.1 15.4 15.0 20 9.8 0 2016 2018 2021 2023 *One or more times during the 12 months before the survey No change 2016-2023 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).] This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2016-2023 - QN79

Percentage of High School Students Who Used Social Media Several Times a Day, by Sex,* Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,* 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 78.9 Male 72.2 Female 85.9 9th 10th 11th 12th 80.0 Percent 76.7 83.3 75.8 Black Hispanic/Latino 66.0 White Multiple 84.3 *F > M; W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN80

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Electronically Bullied,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 13.2 Male 11.4 Female 15.2 9th 10th 11th 12th 9.3 Percent 18.3 12.4 12.8 Black Hispanic/Latino 6.9 White Multiple 13.9 *Counting being bullied through texting, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media, ever during the 12 months before the survey W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN25

Percentage of High School Students Who Were Electronically Bullied,* 2010-2023 100 80 60 Percent 40 18.9 17.5 17.1 15.8 15.7 15.7 20 13.2 0 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2021 2023 *Counting being bullied through texting, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media, ever during the 12 months before the survey No change 2010-2023 [Based on linear and quadratic trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05). Significant linear trends (if present) across all available years are described first followed by linear changes in each segment of significant quadratic trends (if present).] This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2010-2023 - QN25

Percentage of High School Students Who Received a Text or E-Mail or Saw a Social Media Post with a Revealing or Provocative Photo of Someone,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100 Total 21.5 Male 23.4 Female 19.5 9th 10th 11th 12th 17.1 Percent 21.8 20.1 26.9 Black Hispanic/Latino 12.7 White Multiple 24.5 *During the 30 days before the survey W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.) All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Missing bar indicates fewer than 30 students in the subgroup. This graph contains weighted results. Nebraska - YRBS, 2023 - QN96