Relation of Academic Performance to Physical Activity and Fitness in Children

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence Dwyer ◽  
James F. Sallis ◽  
Leigh Blizzard ◽  
Ross Lazarus ◽  
Kimberlie Dean
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
School Ratings

The objective of this study was to examine the association of scholastic performance with physical activity and fitness of children. To do so, school ratings of scholastic ability on a five-point scale for a nationally representative sample of 7,961 Australian schoolchildren aged 7–15 years were compared with physical activity and fitness measurements. Consistently across age and sex groups, the ratings were significantly correlated with questionnaire measures of physical activity and with performance on the 1.6-kilometer run, sit-ups and push-ups challenges, 50-meter sprint, and standing long jump. There were no significant associations for physical work capacity at a heart rate of 170 (PWC170). The results are concordant with the hypothesis that physical activity enhances academic performance, but the cross-sectional nature of the observations limits causal inference, and the disparity for PWC170 gives reason to question whether the associations were due to measurement bias or residual confounding.

scholarly journals DELETERIOUS FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF ANEMIA ON ADOLESCENTS: A SURVEY STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Karthiga Devi ◽  
Jothi Priya
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
General Information ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACTObjective: To access the physical work capacity and cognition of underprivileged anemic adolescent, hemoglobin (Hb) of subjects was assessed forthe adolescence under 17-20 years of age by undergoing survey.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in students of 1st year of Saveetha Dental College. The general information about age, Hb level(Sahli’s method), knowledge about anemia, status of menstruation, and regarding the consumption of various diet factors were recorded on astructured questionnaire. Due to feasibility and cost effectiveness, Hb estimation was done by Sahli’s hemoglobinometer.Results: Our study proved that now a days adolescence is not much more prone to anemia. And mostly 40% of adolescence were having mild anemia.This mild anemia can be improved by dietary intake and bioavailability of iron, nutritional supplementation of iron and folic acid (IFA) tablets, andfortification of edible dietary items with iron. This difference was statistically significant (Chi-square value 4.848, p<0.001).Conclusion: The study was mainly done for adolescence awareness on anemia. Iron deficiency anemia occurs most frequently in adolescence becauseaccelerated physical growth both in boys and girls and menstruation and dieting for fear of obesity in female teenagers. The prevalence of anemianecessitates pragmatic intervention to improve the dietary intake, nutritional supplement of IFA tablets.Keywords: Adolescence, Dietary factors, Knowledge about anemia.

The Relationship between Peak Oxygen Uptake and Physical Activity in 6- to 8-Year-Old Children

1989 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane R. Fenster ◽  
Patty S. Freedson ◽  
Richard A. Washburn ◽  
R. Curtis Ellison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Peak Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Method ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between physical activity measured using the LSI (Large Scale Integrated Activity Monitor), and questionnaire, with physical work capacity 170 (PWC 170) and aerobic capacity (peak V̇O2) was evaluated in 6- to 8-year-old children (n = 18). The mean (± SD) peak V̇O2 was 44.1 ± 5.6 ml • kg−1 • min−1. Peak V̇O2 was not significantly different for children (n = 8) who had completed two treadmill trials (45.4 vs. 43.5 ml • kg−1 • min−1; R = 0.67, p<0.05). The log LSI expressed as counts per hour (M ± SD = 2.1 ±.22 cts/hr) was the only activity method significantly related to peak V̇O2 (r = 0.59, p<0.05). The correlation between peak V̇O2 with the questionnaire was positive but nonsignificant (r = 0.20). PWC 170 was not related to peak V̇O2 (r = 0.21) or the activity variables (r = 0.12 questionnaire; r = 0.18 log LSI). When the group was divided into high and low peak V̇O2 groups (high: M = 48.8 ml • kg−1 • min−1; low: M = 39.5 ml • kg−1 • min−1), the log LSI was able to distinguish significant differences in activity levels (high: 2.23 ±. 19 cts/hr; low: 1.99±.19 cts/hr). This study suggests that activity measured with the LSI and aerobic capacity are related in this sample of 6- to 8-year-old children.

Relationship Between Physical Activity and the Objective Indicators of Physical Capital for Women in Fitness

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Čuprika ◽  
Andra Fernāte ◽  
Leonīds Čupriks
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Physical Capital ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Objective Indicators

Abstract As it is mentioned in the action direction Healthy and Workable Individual of the National Development Plan of Latvia 2012 –2020: 30% of all the dead in Latvia have lost their life at the age of being able to work. The main causes of death rate are different diseases (cardio-vascular a.o.), as well as outer death causes (injuries) (Pudule et al, 2012; Štale et al, 2013). Only 8% of the EU and 6% of the Latvian population regularly perform moderate and very difficult physical activity (PA) (Eurobarometer, 2013). Therefore it is necessary to implement purposeful and effective health promoting and risk limiting events to develop the physical capital of one. The understanding of the impact of physical activity on one’s physical capital is not well explored in the previous studies (Hutson, 2012; Maguire, 2008; Goldenberg, 2003; Hedblom, 2009). Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the relationship between PA and the objective indicators of physical capital for women in fitness. In the study voluntarily participated 33 women (30±4.1 years) from 2 fitness clubs in Riga. In order to determine the respondents’ objective indicators of physical capital were applied: bioimpedance method (TANITA SC330, Japan, 89/336/EC), heart rate variability analysis data processing software ‘Omega’, complex load test with expiratory gas analysis (VIASYS Healthcare GMBH, Germany) and Eirofit tests for adults. In order to determine the level of PA the IPAQ (Craig et al, 2003) short version in Latvian (Kaupuzs & Larins, 2010) was used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were made (SPSS ver.18.0). Several moderately close (0.5<|rs|<0.69; p<0.01) and close correlations (0.7<|rs|<0.99; p<0.01) are determined between the level of PA and indicators of body composition, physical work capacity, physical fitness and functional state of the body. The level of PA has a positive impact on the objective indicators of physical capital. The more physically active the respondent is, the better physical fitness, higher work capacity, better the indicators of his body composition are and better functional state.

Is Fitness Level in Childhood Associated with Physical Activity Level as an Adult?

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Trudeau ◽  
Louis Laurencelle ◽  
Roy J. Shephard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Barriers To Exercise

The purpose of this study was to examine the possible influence of childhood physical fitness on physical activity level and some of its psychosocial determinants as an adult. Childhood (age 10–12 years) data from the longitudinal Trois-Rivières Growth and Development Study (body mass index, Physical Work Capacity (PWC170)), number of sit-ups/min, left + right hands grip strength) were correlated with adult data (age 35.0 ± 0.3 years) for physical activity (PA) level, attitude toward PA, intention to exercise, perceived barriers to exercise and support of an active lifestyle by significant others. No significant relationships between childhood physical fitness and adulthood PA were found. Although the sample size is relatively small, our data suggest that the preadolescent physical fitness level has no measurable impact on adult habitual PA, attitudes toward PA, intentions to exercise, perceived barriers to exercise or support from the individual’s entourage.

scholarly journals Estimation of the aerobic capacity by step test in the workers of a tile factory in Yazd in 2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Bahrami ◽  
F Qanai ◽  
J Mirmohammadi ◽  
M Askarishahi ◽  
A Barkhordari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maximum Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Ceramic Workers

Introduction: Estimation of the maximum aerobic capacity to find a physiological fitness between worker and the work is of great importance. The purpose of this study was to estimate the highest aerobic capacity and physical work capacity of tile and ceramic workers. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 90 workers were randomly selected from tile and ceramic workers in Yazd. A questionnaire consisting of two parts was used as data collection tool. The first part of the questionnaire included demographic characteristics completed by the interview. In the second part, parameters including height, weight, BMI and heart rate were inserted in the questionnaire. The Queen step test was used to measure the maximum aerobic capacity. The data were analyzed by SPSS software using Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests and Spearman,s test. Results: The maximum aerobic capacity in tile and ceramic workers was estimated to be 3.60±.0.03 L/m. The results showed that aerobic capacity was significantly correlated with weight and body mass index. Also, there was no significant relationship between aerobic capacity, smoking and exercise, and education, but there was a significant relationship between gob title and aerobic capacity. Conclusion: Weight, BMI and type of occupation affect the aerobic capacity of workers.

scholarly journals Chronic cannabis consumption and physical exercise performance in healthy adults: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kramer ◽  
Justin Sinclair ◽  
Lara Sharpe ◽  
Jerome Sarris
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cannabis Consumption ◽  
Behavioural Sciences

Abstract Objective The effects of chronic cannabis consumption on physiological parameters of athletic performance are investigated to determine whether chronic cannabis consumption negatively affects athletic performance; improves performance, potentially via enhanced recovery; or has no effect at all. Methods A systematic review of the literature (cross-sectional, longitudinal, and intervention studies) concerning the effects of cannabis consumption on sports performance outcomes, e.g. VO2Max (maximal oxygen uptake), PWC (physical work capacity) up to January 2020 was conducted using the PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, PsycArticles, PsycInfo, SPORTDiscus, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition databases. After screening and additional forward searching, four articles were found to fit the inclusion criteria. Results Resting heart rate was the only physiological measure that significantly differed between groups, and only in one of the four studies included herein. The strongest predictors of athletic performance (VO2Max and PWC) were not found to be significantly different between groups in any of the included studies. Chronic cannabis consumption had no significant effect on athletic performance. The included studies did not assess other elements, such as recovery or endurance. Conclusion No evidence exists for ergogenic or ergolytic effects from chronic cannabis consumption. In some sports, advantages may plausibly be conveyed by psychotropic enhancement or pain reduction. Further research (particularly longitudinal or interventional studies) is required to determine whether cannabis, or constituents thereof, may provide indirect supplemental benefits to athletes.

scholarly journals Relationship between Physical Activity, Fitness and Educational Achievement of Rural South African Children

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
M. J. THEMANE ◽  
L. L. J. KOPPES ◽  
H. C. G. KEMPER ◽  
K. D. MONYEKI ◽  
J. W. R. TWISK
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
South African ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
South African School ◽  
Long Jump

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships of physical activity and physical fitness with educational achievement in rural South African school children aged 7 to 14 years (n= 212). All boys and girls underwent the following physical fitness tests: standing long jump, bent arm hang, sit ups, 10 x 5m shuttle run, 50 meter run, 1,600 meter run, flamingo balance, sit and reach, and plate tapping. All tests were performed in accordance with the European Tests of Physical Fitness (EUROFIT) and American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) protocols. A questionnaire was used to gather physical activity information concerning indoor and outdoor household activities, games and sports performed during the week days and weekend days. Educational achievement was assessed by means of the Educational Achievement Tests in Mathematics and English designed by South African Human Sciences Research Council. In contrast to what has been found in developed countries, the results of the present study did not show strong evidence for the hypothesis that physical activity and physical fitness are positively associated with educational achievement. Explanations for this finding may be that: first, the children in this population are confronted by a number of educational problems that may have confounded the relationship. Second, because all these children have high levels of physical activity it may be difficult to measure its influence on educational achievement, and third, the cross-sectional nature of this study.本文旨在探討南非鄉鎮地區小學生身體活動量與學業的關係，以問卷方式進行調查，訪問了212名學童，並評估他們的體適能狀況，結果未能顯示出兩者呈現關係，這現象可能受到文化及敎育等因素影響所致，結果呈現兩種動作類，顯示對於下肢的偏向是取決於動作的。作者提出看法，認為各個不同孩童的互動、動作和環境的轉換都對下肢偏向起著影響。

scholarly journals Physical Activity Behaviors and Physical Work Capacity in University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 891
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Bielec ◽  
Aneta Omelan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
University Students ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent Of Task ◽  
On Line

Objective. The COVID-19 pandemic led to restricted access to sports and recreation facilities, resulting in a general decrease in physical activity. Many studies present the results of on-line questionnaires conducted during the pandemic, but there are few reports of objectively measured indicators of physical condition. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the changes in physical work capacity, body composition, and physical activity behaviors in university students during 14 weeks of lockdown. Material and Methods. Twenty students of Tourism and Recreation (13 female and 7 male) participated in the study. The first examination was conducted in November 2020, and the second in March 2021. Body composition was assessed with a Tanita 418 MA device. The students performed the PWC 170 cycling test and completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short version) on-line. Results. Neither physical work capacity nor body composition parameters changed substantially during the analyzed period. In the female students, vigorous physical activity decreased significantly, but no substantial changes occurred in weekly metabolic equivalent of task. In male students, walking days and metabolic equivalent of task decreased, but the changes were not significant. Conclusions. Fourteen weeks of COVID-19 lockdown had little effect on the body composition, physical work capacity level, and physical activity habits of Tourism and Recreation students. Studies with larger groups of participants should verify the current conclusions, and care should be taken when extrapolating to other populations.

Three Days Fast in Sportsmen Decreases Physical Work Capacity but Not Strength or Perception-Reaction Time

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Gutiérrez ◽  
Marcela González-Gross ◽  
Manuel Delgado ◽  
Manuel J. Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Respiratory Exchange Ratio ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Training Activities

This study investigates, in young nonobese healthy athletes, the consequences of a 3-day fast coupled, or not, to enhanced physical activity. Eight male subjects, aged 21 ± 2 years, fasted for 3 days on two separate occasions, 4 weeks apart. On the first occasion, subjects continued their daily training activities. On the second occasion, a daily physical exercise program was added to these activities. Subjects were evaluated before and after 24 hours and 72 hours of fasting. Evaluation consisted of body composition, basal respiratory exchange ratio, plasma metabolic parameters, perception-reaction time (both simple and discriminant), hand grip strength, and physical work capacity at 170 beats per minute (PWC170). Fasting determined significant reductions in body weight, body fat, and muscle mass. These reductions were not affected by enhanced physical activity. Basal respiratory exchange ratio decreased with fasting but was not influenced by increased training activities. Fasting determined a significant decrease in blood glucose levels, while plasma proteins, urea, uric acid, and free fatty acids increased. Perception-reaction time and hand grip strength were unmodified during fasting. By contrast, PWC170 was significantly and progressively reduced during fasting, and this decrease was not reversed by an increase in training activities.

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