The relationship between BMI and physical fitness among 7451 college freshmen: a cross-sectional study in Beijing, China

Frontiers in Physiology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024

Objective To identify trends in physical fitness test scores of college freshmen and their from 2018 to 2021, analyze the relationship between students’ Body Mass Index (BMI) Physical Fitness (PFI). Methods This study obtained data 7,541 at a university Beijing, China, 2021. Analysis variance (ANOVA) was used compare indicators among different BMI levels by gender. A nonlinear quadratic regression model evaluate each indicator within gender groups. Results The China generally increased over period, influenced indexes varying degrees. significantly correlated with PFI. increase had greater influence on PFI males than females. Conclusion Students normal show better fitness. below or above range may result poor has an inverted u-shaped curve. education programs should be tailored students fundamentals, including but not limited development strength, speed, other qualities.

Язык: Английский

Exploring the Effectiveness of a Battery of Physical Fitness Tests via Virtual Learning Environment

Physical Education Theory and Methodology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(4), С. 487 - 498

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2023

Background. Online PFTs can assess students’ physical fitness, according to several studies. However, few papers examined this issue in the setting of a Philippine higher education institution. Study purpose. This experimental research how subset Physical Fitness Tests (PFTs) affects BMI improvement. Materials and methods. After five weeks fitness tests, study used an design compare pre- post-test scores while controlling for gender, age, BMI. A two-part survey questionnaire collected participants’ data. First, pre-test were provided. The Activity Readiness Questionnaire was second part (PAR-Q). Analysis 5-week experiment data IBM SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistical approaches displayed demographics testing results (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation). Before after selected PFTs, performance using one-way ANOVA independent samples t-test determine if factors like body mass index affected performance. paired see statistically different. Results. Performance before not different between age groups. Except vertical jump test, gender groups did differ significantly. Males outperformed females. Finally, performing recommended significantly than levels. Conclusions. useful online learning, especially local supports idea that college instructors regularly test their levels above assessments.

Язык: Английский

Orthodox versus virtual approach in the administration of battery of physical fitness tests in the higher education context

Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2023

PFTs for both traditional and virtual approaches have been shown to be effective in several scientific studies. Over five weeks, this study compared the two PFT administration methods. Participants' post-test scores were used evaluate procedures. The participants divided into groups. battery of includes hexagonal test, Plank Hand-wall Stork-balance Vertical jump. One these exams will given weekly weeks each student. Obtained data processed via IBM SPSS 27. profile results selected interpreted using descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. Additionally, Independent samples Paired t-test performed determine variance between PFTs. All similarly approaches. Interestingly, treatments showed considerable BMI change. Virtual is modestly significant administration. Finally, effectiveness was not significantly different. Even though slightly higher than one. Both procedures work well college students, physical fitness assessments can utilized repeatedly. This discusses limitations further research.

Язык: Английский