The Protective Role of Physical Fitness Level Against Obesity and Body Dissatisfaction in French-Canadian Youth

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1), С. 46 - 46

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2025

Background: The obesity epidemic among adolescents significantly impacts not only their physical health but also various psychological factors, including perception of body image. Thus, this study pursued three main objectives: (1) to update the reference standard values for all fitness tests performed; (2) examine impact overweight and on factors influencing in adolescents; (3) determine relationship between level image dissatisfaction a population French-Canadian adolescents. Methods: A total 1862 aged 12 17 (1008 boys 854 girls) participated study. Data were collected from French-language high-schools different socioeconomic backgrounds spread across four regions province Québec, Canada. Anthropometric measures (body mass, height, mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio) (aerobic power, anaerobic muscle endurance, muscular flexibility) conducted. To assess adolescents' perception, silhouette scale was used. Results: Standardized normative established each test (Lambda Mu Sigma; LMS method). In boys, performance generally improved with age, except V-test sit-ups, which remained stable, VO2peak, declined during adolescence both genders (unpaired t-test Cohen's d effect size). girls, vertical jump 30 m sprint while other stabilized by age 13. Fitness influenced status. Boys girls normal BMI performed better than those who or obese (ANOVA = p < 0.001 size F). Girls appeared be less affected status, differences groups rarely being significant (p > 0.05). linked satisfaction, satisfied achieving scores dissatisfied ones, even typical BMI. Socioeconomic status did 0.351). contrast, lower exhibited more negative perceptions 0.002) peers affluent families. Conclusions: Obesity is strongly associated poorer tests. Conversely, higher levels are satisfaction. This positive holds true individuals healthy weight (typical BMI).

Язык: Английский

The impact of physical exercise on esports players: a monitoring perspective

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025

Background Esports has been defined as an organized and competitive approach to playing computer games. The esports industry grown significantly continues develop in recent years. Within this period, monitoring promoting physical exercise participation among players is important. main aim of study examine players’ exercise. Another investigate the impact on body appreciation players. Method involved 183 (age mean: 23.26; SD: 4.30; n = 42 female, 141 male). Data were collected using Personal Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ), Body Appreciation Scale. Results analysis revealed significant differences total activity scores their sub-dimensions based income level years licensing. Demographic factors such gender, level, duration found have notable effects appreciation. Discussion Male had higher levels than females, individuals with incomes reported better However, increase led a decrease scores. Increasing are recommended.

Язык: Английский

Towards Active Health: A Study on the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Body Image Among College Students

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(19), С. e38465 - e38465

Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024

Язык: Английский