scholarly journals Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel López-Plaza ◽  
Fernando Alacid ◽  
José María Muyor ◽  
Pedro Ángel López-Miñarro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Shuttle Run ◽  
Medicine Ball

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric and physical characteristics of youth elite paddlers and to identify the differences between kayakers and canoeists. A total of 171 male paddlers (eighty-nine kayakers and eighty-two canoeists), aged 13.69 ± 0.57 years (mean ± SD) volunteered to participate in this study. The participants completed basic anthropometric assessments (body mass, stretch stature, sitting height, body mass index, maturity level, sum of 6 skinfolds and fat mass percentage) as well as a battery of physical fitness tests (overhead medicine ball throw, counter movement jump, sit-and-reach and 20 m multi-stage shuttle run tests). The anthropometric results revealed a significantly larger body size (stretch stature and sitting height) and body mass in the kayakers (p < 0.01) as well as a more mature biological status (p = 0.003). The physical fitness level exhibited by the kayakers was likewise significantly greater than that of the canoeists, both in the counter movement jump and estimated VO2max (p < 0.05), as well as in the overhead medicine ball throw and sit-and-reach test (p < 0.01). These findings confirm the more robust and mature profile of youth kayakers that might be associated with the superior fitness level observed and the specific requirements of this sport discipline.

scholarly journals Anthropometric characteristics, physical fitness and the prediction of throwing velocity in handball men young players

Kinesiology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose M. Saavedra ◽  
Kristján Halldórsson ◽  
Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir ◽  
Sveinn Þorgeirsson ◽  
Geir Sveinsson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Ball Speed ◽  
National Team ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
Run Up ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Medicine Ball

The objectives of this study were: (i) to analyse anthropometric parameters, physical fitness, and throwing velocity of handball male elite youth players of different ages; and (ii) to develop a multivariate model that explains throwing velocity. Fifty-three handball men players (17.99±1.68 years old), members of the Icelandic National Teams, participated in the study. The participants were classified into the U21 National Team (n=12), U19 National Team (n=17), and U17 National Team (n=24). All were evaluated by basic anthropometry (body height, body mass, body mass index), physical fitness tests (counter movement jump, medicine ball throw, hand dynamometry, 10 m and 30 m sprint, yo-yo IR2 test) and ball speed after various handball throws at goal (a 7-m throw, a 9-m ground shot after a three-step run-up, and a 9-m jump shot after a three-step approach). A one-way analysis of variance with a Bonferroni post-hoc test was used to establish the differences between the teams. Multiple linear regression was used to predict the speed of the ball from each of the three shots taken for each team. There were no differences between the U21 and U19 teams except for the medicine ball throw, but the U19 team scored better than the U17 team in almost all variables. Ball speed after a handball shot was predicted (between 22% and 70% of accuracy) with only one or two physical fitness variables in each model ‒ medicine ball throw (in four models), counter movement jump (in two models), and 10 m sprint (in two models), being the variables that were most selective.

Physical fitness of people with moderate and considerable intellectual disabilities

Physiotherapy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Ślężyńska ◽  
Grzegorz Mięsok ◽  
Kamila Mięsok
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Abdominal Muscle Strength

AbstractIntroduction: The aim of the physical activity of the intellectually disabled is the strengthening of health, creating movement habits, promoting active recreation, and maintaining exercise capacity. Skillfully applied physical activity allows to mitigate the effects of pathology and create the compensations to enable the intellectually disabled people to live relatively independently. Physical activity and sport also increase their chances to integrate with their families, peers, and social environment.Materials and methods: The research targeted a group of 134 people with moderate or considerable intellectual disability (65 women and 69 men), aged 20-53 years, who participated in occupational therapy workshops in Jastrzębie Zdrój, Rybnik, and Żory. Physical fitness was assessed using the “Eurofit Special” test and balance tests. Measurements of body height and mass were also taken and then used to calculate the body mass index (BMI).Results: A salient somatic trait was the greater body mass relative to height among the persons with considerable disability, clearly illustrated by the BMI. This explained their greater heaviness in performing physical exercises. An even greater difference between participants with moderate and considerable intellectual disability was visible in physical fitness. Obviously, older persons did not achieve as good results in fitness tests as the younger ones, yet the participants were more differentiated by the level of disability than age. Most symptomatic differences to the disadvantage of the considerably disabled were observed in explosive strength, speed, abdominal muscle strength, and flexibility.Conclusions: Significant differences in fitness between the compared groups make it necessary to take into account the level of intellectual disability in the course of physical education and sport, at work, and in household duties.

scholarly journals Body Mass Penalties in the Physical Fitness Tests of the Army, Air Force, and Navy

2006 ◽  
Vol 171 (8) ◽  
pp. 753-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Vanderburgh ◽  
Todd A. Crowder
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Army Air Force

scholarly journals An Assessment of Provisions of Noncommunicable Disease Services on Health Promotion, Prevention and Control at Primary Health Care: A Case Study from Two Divisions of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadia Sobhan Pinki ◽  
Irfan Nowroze Noor ◽  
Bayzid Amin ◽  
Md. Ziaul Islam ◽  
Baizid Khoorshid Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Fitness Components ◽  
Test Measure ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run

Abstract BackgroundAlthough evidence suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important component associated with future health, little is known of how it is associated with multiple other physical fitness components. Since various physical fitness aspects do not change the same as cardiorespiratory fitness during childhood, it is necessary to establish possible associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and other physical fitness components in children. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to test the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness with motor performance and body size in 7-14-year-old children.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we recruited 1612 children (52.5% girls). Health-related physical fitness components included: 1) body-mass index (kg/m2) calculated from height and weight (measure of body size), 2) sit-and-reach test (measure of flexibility), 3) standing long jump (measure of explosive strength), 4) sit-ups in 30 sec (measure of repetitive strength), 5) 10x5 shuttle run test (measure of agility) and 6) 20-m shuttle run test (measure of aerobic capacity). The associations were performed using generalized estimating equations with β coefficients.ResultsAfter adjusting for age, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with sit-and-reach test (β=0.13, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.59, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.53, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.56, p<0.001) in boys. In girls, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with body-mass index (β=-0.12, p<0.001), sit-and-reach test (β=0.21, p<0.001), standing long jump (β=0.25, p<0.001), sit-ups in 30 sec (β=0.36, p<0.001) and 10x5 shuttle run test (β=-0.40, p<0.001). No significant associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and body-mass index in boys were observed.ConclusionsAlthough significant, cardiorespiratory fitness is weakly to moderately associated with other physical fitness components, pointing out that such measure should be tested separately from other aspects of physical fitness in school-aged children.

scholarly journals Nível de aptidão física de escolares do município de Mafra, SC / Physical fitness level in students in the city of Mafra, SC

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-73
Author(s):  
Jessica Fernanda Liz de Souza ◽  
Daniel Rogério Petreça ◽  
Ademir Flores
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Endurance Tests ◽  
High Risk Situation ◽  
The City

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os níveis de aptidão física relacionadas a saúde de escolares 5º ao 9º ano de duas escolas do município de Mafra. Esse manuscrito apresenta dados preliminares do projeto intitulado “Análise de Saúde do Escolar de Mafra” (ASESC). Para tanto, duas escolas da Rede Municipal de Ensino foram contempladas em uma população de 900 indivíduos obtendo uma amostra final de 255 escolares. Foram medidos e avaliados dados antropométricos de massa corporal, estatura, perímetro de cintura, dobras cutâneas de tríceps e panturrilha obtendo o índice de massa corporal (IMC) e o percentual de gordura.  Para os testes de aptidão física (flexibilidade, capacidade cardiorrespiratória e força) foram utilizados os propostos da Bateria de Testes do Projeto Esporte Brasil (teste de corrida e caminha dos 6 minutos; teste de sentar e alcançar; número de abdominais em 1 minuto). A amostra obteve uma média de idade de 12,6 (DP=1,24) anos sendo 48,6% (n=124) meninos e 51,4% (n=131) meninas. Dados de IMC revelaram que 27,5% estavam acima do peso. No perímetro de cintura 16,5% estavam em situação de risco e 45,4% encontravam-se com percentual de gordura acima do recomendado. O teste de flexibilidade revelou que 20,4% estavam em situação de risco e no teste de resistência de força 32,9%. No teste de aptidão cardiorrespiratória 35% foram avaliados abaixo do recomendado. Os dados revelam distúrbios da composição corporal e uma prevalência significativa de escolares com aptidão física relacionada à saúde abaixo do recomendado refletindo a necessidade de intervenções em saúde.ABSTRACTThis study aimed to evaluate the levels of health related physical fitness in students from 5th to 9th grade from two public schools in the city of Mafra. This manuscript introduces preliminary information about the project titled "Health Analysis of the Schools of Mafra" (ASESC). Therefore, two public schools from the municipal school system of Mafra have been included with a total of 900 subjects, obtaining a final sample of 255 students. Anthropometric data of body mass, height, waist circumference, triceps and calf skinfolds were measured and evaluated, obtaining body mass index (BMI) and percentage of fat. For the physical fitness tests (Flexibility, Cardiovascular Endurance and Strength), the battery test suggested by the Brazilian Sport Project (application of 6-minute-run / walk; sit-and-reach test) has been used. The sample has a mean age of 12.6 years old (DP01,24), being 48.6% (n = 124) boys and 51.4% (n = 131) girls. Classification based on BMI disclosed 27.5% were overweight. For the waist circumference, 16.5% were in the risk zone and 45.4% were above the appropriate percentage of fat. The Flexibility test disclosed that 20.4% were in a high-risk situation and in the test of strength endurance 32.9%. In the cardiovascular endurance tests, 35% were rated below the suitable level. The data on the achievements reveal disorders of body composition and a significant prevalence of students with health-related physical fitness below the recommended level, which reflects the need for health interventions.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE AND SPEED BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL FEMALE STUDENTS OF BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 361-366
Author(s):  
Syed Muhammad Ghufran Hadier Hamdani ◽  
QingZhong He ◽  
Syeda Urooj Fatima Hamdani ◽  
Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani ◽  
Syed Muhammad Danish Haider Hamdani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Urban Girls ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Urban Rural

The purpose of the present study was to determine which group of female students urban/rural has better physical fitness performance in tests. Samples comprised of 72 females’ students (36 urban and 36 rural), this represented 10% of the population from each school of Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan. Two physical Fitness components: speed and cardiovascular endurance were assessed using 60 Meters Speed test for speed and Harward Step Test for cardiovascular endurance. Descriptive Statistics examine the characteristics of the samples and Independent ‘t’ test was employed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 software. The results indicated that urban girls’ performance was superior to the rural girls in speed (9.29Mean) and cardiovascular endurance (5.97Mean) in both physical fitness tests urban girls’ physical fitness level was higher. The findings of this study proved that the results of this study are unique and shows that urban girls have more physical fitness trend than urban girls, moreover it was also discovered for future studies that the cultural, social and living environment had a great impact on the physical fitness of females in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Instrumen Tes Kebugaran Jasmani Untuk Anak Usia 10-12 Tahun

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-176
Author(s):  
Wahyu Indra Bayu ◽  
Waluyo Waluyo ◽  
Ahmad Richard Victorian ◽  
Al Ikhsan Al Ikhsan ◽  
Yoga Apriyanto
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Shuttle Run

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan instrumen pengukuran kebugaran jasmani pada anak usia 10-12 tahun. Usia tersebut rata-rata anak yang sekolah pada tingkat dasar kelas 4-6. Jenis penelitian yaitu metode survei dengan teknik analisis data deskriptif persentase. Purposive accidental sampling digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Responden yang terlibat pada penelitian ini adalah 128 responden yang terdiri dari 19 responden adalah dosen dalam bidang keolahragaan dan 109 responden adalah guru PJOK tingkat SD. Hasil penelitian bahwa alat ukur untuk kebugaran jasmani yang berkaitan dengan Kesehatan yang dapat diterapkan pada sebagian besar sekolah dasar dengan memperhatikan kondisi sarana dan prasarana adalah weight, height, and body mass index (komposisi tubuh), 20-meter multi-stage shuttle run (daya tahan kardiorespirasi), sit-and-reach test (kelentukan), push-ups (daya tahan otot), dan maximal handgrip strength test (kekuatan otot).

scholarly journals Changes of physical Development of learners (11–17 Year Old), their Physical and Functional Fitness Indicators and Reference Scales

Pedagogika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-121
Author(s):  
Audronius Vilkas ◽  
Rimantas Mėlinis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
The Body ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Intensive Development ◽  
Shuttle Run

The age of adolescence (11–17 years of age) is characterized by the most intensive development of all organism functions and systems. The greatest heterochronicity of physical development and different functional systems of an organism is noted in this period. Therefore, it is of top significance to explore the changes of learners‘ physical and functional fitness at this age and determine tentative referential scales of their indicators. The aim of the research is to investigate physical development of teenagers (boys) of different age groups, their physical and functional fitness, as well as to design referential scales of the obtained indicators. The object of the research is physical development as well as physical and functional fitness of 5–10th form teenage boys (11–17 year old). Physical development (height (cm), weight (kg)) and physical fitness of the boys (205 boys of 5–10th forms) were determined in terms of EUROFIT fitness tests (2002). The results of physical development research and their comparative analysis showed that a substantial growth in height and weight was observed in forms 7 and 9. The height of 5–10 form boys changed insignificantly throughout the decade and approximated the average: however, the average of the body mass considerably increased and was higher than provided in EUROFIT (2002) or designed height and mass charts of child growth (Tutkuvienė, 1995). Hence, it is assumed that such an increase in the aforesaid indicator results was determined by the processes incurred in the period of the most intensive development. The research findings in physical fitness demonstrated that the results of 10 × 5 meter Shuttle Run most significantly increased in form 8 and complied with the results achieved by boys, who were two years older. However, later the results were stabilized and changed insignificantly, whereas the dissemination of results was rather low. Explosive leg power (Standing Broad Jump) and the results of hand dynamometry increased in form 7. The results of both explosive and static hand power were similar or insignificantly higher in comparison with the ones of EUROFIT (2002). The results of the endurance of abdominal muscles (Sit-ups test) improved in forms 7 and 9; the results in all surveyed forms appeared to exceed or equal the ones of EUROFIT (2002). The boys’ balance (Flamingo Balance test) and flexibility (Sit- and-Reach test) decreased in form 7 and increased in form 9. However, the research results showed that the data on the balance and flexibility of the surveyed boys approximated or insignificantly exceeded the ones provided in EUROFIT (2002). The greatest increase in the test results of physical development and fitness were observed in forms 7 and 9. However, these results approximated or insignificantly surpassed the results of EUROFIT (2002), with an exception of the growth in body mass and improvement in balance and shuttle run. Presumably, such results were obtained due to the most intensive puberty processes and their conditioned discrepancies, such as acceleration and retardation outcomes, between biological and calendar age. The investigated physical development, physical and functional fitness, their changes in the period of adolescence, as well as the design referential scales enable teachers and sports couches to accurately assess physical and functional conditions, as well as improve the process of (self-) development in pursuance for greater results of physical education.

scholarly journals A School-Based Screening Tool for Adolescents With Low Motor Coordination Abilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 779-796
Author(s):  
Wala Mahmoud ◽  
Anne Delextrat ◽  
Patrick Esser ◽  
Helen Dawes
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Test Items ◽  
School Based ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Shuttle Run ◽  
Medicine Ball

This study sought to select the most relevant test items from the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOTMP-2) and from a selection of health-related fitness tests for identifying school teenagers with poor motor coordination. The 241 participants in this study (144 boys, 97 girls aged 13–14 years old) were tested on the short form of the BOTMP-2 and on the following additional fitness tests: (a) seated medicine ball test, (b) broad jump, (c) handgrip strength, (d) alternate hand ball wall toss, (e) 10 × 5-meter agility shuttle run, and (f) Chester step test. We performed a factor analysis of participant scores on these various tasks and BOTMP-2 test items to reduce them to the least number of meaningful and useful items. Four factors explained 45% of the data variance: gross motor skills and power (including broad jump, hand ball toss, shuttle run, and sit-ups tests); fine motor skills (including copying star, following the maze and paper folding); core strength and balance (including push-ups, hopping, and balance beam); and general body strength (including medicine ball throw and handgrip). We conclude that an efficient school-based battery of test items to screen 13-14 year old adolescents for fitness and coordination should assess these four factors and might especially rely upon the broad jump, copying a star shape, hopping handgrip strength, aerobic fitness, and wall ball toss.

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