Physical Fitness Level of 1st Year Medicine and Physiotherapy Students of Lublin Medical University

AbstractIntroduction. The development of civilization is leading to lifestyle changes and diminishing physical activity as well as various types of sicknesses caused by a lack of movement. In order to reduce these negative effects we should maintain a proper level of physical activity, which is often regarded as a contributing factor to positive health levels. Material and st methods. The aim of this report is the assessment of physical fitness levels of 1st year male and female students of medicine and physiotherapy faculties at Lublin Medical University. The test was conducted on a group of 103 female and 52 male students of medicine as well as 50 female and 11 male students of physiotherapy. The survey was based on the Pilcz motor skills test and Denisiuk endurance test. Results and conclusions. The analysis of results showed differences in physical fitness between sexes while there were hardly any differences between the students of the two faculties. The overall level of physical fitness has been specified as the lower limit of the average level.

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Level of and Factors Determining Physical Activity in Students in Ukraine and the Visegrad Countries

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15081738 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (8) ◽

pp. 1738 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Józef Bergier ◽

Anatolii Tsos ◽

Dariya Popovych ◽

Barbara Bergier ◽

Ewelina Niźnikowska ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Eastern European ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Social Elite ◽

National University ◽

Medical University ◽

Visegrad Group ◽

Visegrád Countries

Background: Examining the level of physical activity in students is a vital issue as these young people are the future social elite. Methods: The research was conducted in the years 2013–2016 and comprised 5008 males and females, mean age of 20.5 ± 2.1 years, including 2237 (55.3%) students from students from Eastern European National University, Lutsk, and Ternopil State Medical University, Ukraine, as well as 2237 (44.7%) from the Visegrad countries, i.e., University of Pécs in Hungary, University in Kosice, Slovakia, University of Olomunec in the Czech Republic and the State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, Poland. It applied a diagnostic survey—the extended version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), supplemented with original questions regarding body weight, height, self-assessment of physical fitness and amount of leisure time. Results: The comparison of students’ PA from selected European countries, members of the Visegrad group and Ukraine, is particularly vital to the latter country as it demonstrates a different level of socio-economic development. There was noted a significantly higher level of physical activity in students from the Visegrad countries than in Ukraine. Further, there was an overall lower level of physical activity in females compared to males. What was positive about the studied samples was a healthy BMI index in the majority of the male and female respondents, with a significantly higher indicator in Ukraine. Conclusions: Among the factors significantly affecting higher physical activity in both researched samples were the BMI and high self-assessment of physical fitness. There was no significant variation in the level of physical activity and the amount of leisure time, both in those studying in the Visegrad states and Ukraine.

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Fitness Level Of High School Students Based On Smoking Habits, Nutrient Intake, Physical Activity And Nutritional Status

SANITAS : Jurnal Teknologi dan Seni Kesehatan ◽

10.36525/sanitas.2017.17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 114-122

Author(s):

Trina Astuti ◽

Febriansyah Febriansyah

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

High School Students ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Energy Intake ◽

Nutrient Intake ◽

Vitamin B1 ◽

Male Students ◽

Smoking Habits ◽

Fitness Level ◽

Study Results

This study discusses the fitness level of male students based on smoking habits , nutrient intake , physical activity and nutritional status as measured by cardiorespiratory endurance using YMCA-3 minutes step test.The design is descriptive analytic with cross-sectional study. The data were collected from 67 male students at SMAN 108 Jakarta. Study results showed that 58,2 % student is not fit, 41,8 % student is light smoker, 89,6 % deficiency energy intake, 80,6 % deficiency protein intake, 71,6 % deficiency vitamin B1, 56,7 % deficiency vitamin C, 52,2 % deficiency Fe intake, 73,1 % having weight physical activity and 28,4% malnutrition status. Chi-Square Test shows that fitness level of students depends on smoking habits (p=0,039), energy intake (p=0,001), vitamin B1 intake (p=0,012), and Fe intake (p=0,039). In order to increase the fitness status , it is advisable for students to organize a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking , exercising regularly and increasing daily nutrient intake

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Relationship between Smartphone Use Time, Sitting Time, and Fitness Level in University Students

Exercise Science ◽

10.15857/ksep.2020.29.2.170 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 170-177

Author(s):

Jun-Il Yoo ◽

Jinkyung Cho ◽

Kyung-Wan Baek ◽

Min-Ho Kim ◽

Ji-Seok Kim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Fat ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Percent Body Fat ◽

Fitness Level ◽

Smartphone Use

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of smartphone use time, sitting time, and fitness level in university students.METHODS: The participants of this study were 237 healthy university students (157 males and 80 females) enrolled from 2017 to 2018. The smartphone use time was divided into three groups: 0-4, ≥4-10, and ≥10 hours, as was the sitting time: 0-4, 4-7, and ≥7 hours. Binary logistic regression was used to calculate the odd ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of the smartphone use time and sitting time for having low levels of fitness.RESULTS: There were linear decreases in physical fitness levels across incremental smartphone use time and sitting time. Compared to the smartphone use time for 0-4 hours (reference), smartphone use time for the ≥4-10 hours (OR=2.498; 95% CI=1.007-6.197; p=.048) or the 10≥group (OR=3.516; 95% CI=1.228-10.064; p=.019) had significantly higher ORs of having lower fitness even after adjustments for age, sex, physical activity and percent body fat. Likewise, logistic regression analyses showed that those who had sitting time for ≥7 hours (OR=3.135; 95% CI=1.155-8.512; p=.025) had significantly higher ORs of having lower fitness even after adjustments for age, sex, physical activity, and percent body fat, as compared with those who had sitting time for 0-<4 hours.CONCLUSIONS: The current finding suggest that the smartphone using time and sitting time were associated with having the risk of lower level of physical fitness in university students.

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Tingkat Kebugaran Jasmani Pada Santri Putra Usia 12 - 16 Tahun di Pondok Pesantren Addainuriyah 2 Pedurungan Semarang

Journal of Physical Activity and Sports (JPAS) ◽

10.53869/jpas.v2i1.73 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 29-37

Author(s):

Dayu Herdiyan Wijaya ◽

Maftukin Hudah ◽

Pandu Kresnapati

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Body ◽

Male Students ◽

Survey Method ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Daily Work ◽

Fitness Level ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

Abstract Physical fitness is generally defined as the ability and ability of the body to make adjustments (adaptations) to the physical liberation given to it (from daily work) without causing excessive fatigue. Judging from the activities of the students every day it has been determined when they have to wake up early, then do the activities and go back to sleep again. The purpose of this study was to determine how much the level of physical fitness of students aged 12-16 years at Pondok Pesantren Addainuriyah 2 Pedurungan Semarang. This research is a research using a quantitative descriptive design with a survey method using a 2.4 km running instrument which is only done once. The population in this study were 200 students of the Pondok Pesantren Addainuriyah 2 Pedurungan Semarang. The sample taken was 30 students, using purposive sampling technique. For data analysis techniques using percentage descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that the percentage of the results of the physical fitness level of male students at the age of 12-16 years at Pondok Pesantren Addainuriyah 2 Pedurungan Semarang which is included in the very good category 0 children with a percentage of 0%, good category 5 children with a percentage of 16.67% moderate category 10 children with a percentage of 33.33%, 15 children in deficient category with a percentage of 50.00%, very poor category 0 children with a percentage of 0%. The conclusion of this study shows that the average physical fitness level of students aged 12-16 years is 13.93, including in the moderate category (S). Keywords: physical fitness, santri, Islamic boarding school Abstrak Kebugaran jasmani umumnya diartikan sebagai kesanggupan dan kemampuan tubuh melakukan penyesuaian (adaptasi) terhadap pembebasan fisik yang diberikan kepadanya (dari kerja yang dilakukan sehari-hari) tanpa menimbulkan kelelahan yang berlebihan. Ditinjau dari kegiatan santri setiap harinya sudah ditentukan kapan merekan harus bangun pagi, lalu melakukan aktifitas dan kembali tidur lagi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa besar tingkat kebugaran jasmani pada santri usia 12-16 tahun di Pondok Pesantren Addainuriyah 2 Pedurungan Semarang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan desain deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode survei yang menggunakan intrumen lari 2,4 Km yang hanya dilakukan sebanyak satu kali. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah santri pondok pesantren addainuriyah 2 pedurungan semarang yang berjumlah 200 orang santri. Sampel yang diambil adalah sebanyak 30 santri, dengan menggunkan teknik purposive sampling. Untuk teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif persentase. Hasil dari penelitian diketahui bahwa presentase hasil tingkat kebugaran jasmani santri putra pada usia 12-16 tahun di pondok pesantren addainuriyah 2 pedurungan semarang yang termasuk dalam kategori baik sekali 0 anak dengan presentase 0%, kategori baik 5 anak dengan presentase 16,67% kategori sedang 10 anak dengan presentase 33,33%, kategori kurang 15 anak dengan presentase 50,00%, kategori sangat kurang 0 anak dengan presentase 0%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukan hasil rata –rata tingkat kebugaran jasmani santri usia 12-16 tahun sebesar 13,93 termasuk dalam kategori sedang (S). Kata kunci: kebugaran jasmani, santri, pondok pesantren

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Depression, Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19: Associations with Changes in Physical Activity, Sleep, Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Australian Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17114065 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (11) ◽

pp. 4065 ◽

Cited By ~ 77

Author(s):

Robert Stanton ◽

Quyen G. To ◽

Saman Khalesi ◽

Susan L. Williams ◽

Stephanie J. Alley ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Online Survey ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Positive Health ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

The Impact

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has enforced dramatic changes to daily living including economic and health impacts. Evidence for the impact of these changes on our physical and mental health and health behaviors is limited. We examined the associations between psychological distress and changes in selected health behaviors since the onset of COVID-19 in Australia. An online survey was distributed in April 2020 and included measures of depression, anxiety, stress, physical activity, sleep, alcohol intake and cigarette smoking. The survey was completed by 1491 adults (mean age 50.5 ± 14.9 years, 67% female). Negative change was reported for physical activity (48.9%), sleep (40.7%), alcohol (26.6%) and smoking (6.9%) since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Significantly higher scores in one or more psychological distress states were found for females, and those not in a relationship, in the lowest income category, aged 18–45 years, or with a chronic illness. Negative changes in physical activity, sleep, smoking and alcohol intake were associated with higher depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. Health-promotion strategies directed at adopting or maintaining positive health-related behaviors should be utilized to address increases in psychological distress during the pandemic. Ongoing evaluation of the impact of lifestyle changes associated with the pandemic is needed.

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Are There Any Differences between First Grade Boys and Girls in Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, BMI, and Sedentary Behavior? Results of HCSC Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17031109 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 1109 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Paweł Lisowski ◽

Adam Kantanista ◽

Michał Bronikowski

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

First Grade ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Activity Level ◽

Fitness Level ◽

The Past

The transition from kindergarten to school is associated with a variety of negative changes. After entry to elementary school physical activity level decreases. Moreover, physical fitness level of children over the past decades have rapidly declined. Children are spending an increasing amount of time in the environments that require constant sitting. We evaluated the differences between boys and girls in physical fitness, frequency of undertaking of different forms of physical activity, prevalence of underweight and overweight, and time spent on sedentary behavior. A total of 212 first grade pupils (mean age 6.95 ± 0.43) from two standard urban schools in Poznań participated in the study. Compared to girls, boys obtained better results in 20-meter run (4.9 s and 5.0 s, p < 0.01), sit-ups (16.8 and 15.3, p < 0.05), six-minute run (829.7 m and 766.4 m, p < 0.001), and standing broad jump (106.8 cm and 99.7 cm, p < 0.01). In the sit-and-reach test girls achieved higher results than boys (17.0 cm and 14.4 cm, p < 0.001). There were no gender differences in prevalence of underweight and overweight. In conclusions, difference between genders should be taken into consideration during designing physical activity programs in the aspects of intensity and forms of physical activities.

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

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.21.3.329 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 329-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

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.

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Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Health-Related Physical Fitness in Secondary School-Aged Male Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20140353 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 96 (4) ◽

pp. 511-520 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Chien-Yu Pan ◽

Chia-Liang Tsai ◽

Chia-Hua Chu ◽

Ming-Chih Sung ◽

Wei-Ya Ma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Secondary School ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Male Students ◽

Lower Percentage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Spectrum Disorders ◽

Fitness Levels

Background Recent evidence suggests that childhood obesity is increasing in children with typical development (TD) and in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The associations between physical activity (PA) levels and physical fitness components have not yet been objectively examined in this population but may have clinical implications for the development of secondary health complications. Objective The aims of this study were: (1) to compare PA and physical fitness between secondary school-aged male students with ASD and their peers with TD and (2) to assess possible interrelationships between PA and physical fitness levels in each group. Design This was a cross-sectional study. Methods Physical activity was recorded every 10 seconds by using accelerometry in 70 male students with (n=35) and without (n=35) ASD for up to 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The Brockport Physical Fitness Test was used to assess physical fitness. Results The primary findings were: (1) participants with ASD were less physically active overall and engaged in moderate-to-vigorous PA for a lower percentage of time compared with participants with TD during weekdays; (2) participants with ASD had significantly lower scores on all physical fitness measures, except body composition; and (3) group-dependent relationships existed between physical fitness profiles and PA levels. Limitations The study design limits causal inference from the results. Conclusion Specific interventions for maximizing PA and physical fitness levels in secondary school-aged male students with ASD are urgently needed.

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