Health-related Physical Fitness Tests Research Articles

Fitness promotion in college: the relationships among students' perceived physical literacy, knowledge, and physical fitness.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among perceived physical literacy (PPL), knowledge of physical activity and fitness (PAF knowledge), and physical fitness. Undergraduates (N = 968, female = 414; Mage = 18.64) from a public university in central China completed a simplified Chinese version of the PPL instrument, an online test for PAF knowledge, and seven health-related physical fitness tests. The PPL includes three dimensions: (a) confidence and physical competence, (b) motivation, and (c) interaction with the environment. The fitness tests measured lung capacity, body mass index (BMI), and performances in 800 (female)/1000 (male) meters run, 50 meters dash (50 M), sit-up (female) / pull-up (male), standing long jump (SLJ), and sit-and-reach. PPL and its dimensions significantly predicted six fitness test performances both in male (β: -0.42 - 0.37; p < 0.01-0.05; R2: 0.01-0.13) and female (β: -0.59 - 0.49; p < 0.01-0.05; R2: 0.03-0.13) students. PAF knowledge (β: -0.17 - 0.18; p < 0.01-0.05; R2: 0.01-0.05) significantly predicted BMI (males) and performances in 50 M (females) and SLJ (females) tests. To support college students' fitness development and maintenance, tailored physical activity and fitness promotion programs are needed to strengthen students' PPL and PAF knowledge.

Effects of Cross-Training Exercise Program to Improve Health-related Physical Fitness for University Students in Guangdong

Background and Aim: Health-related physical fitness test is beneficial to the health-related physical fitness of college students. According to the researcher's survey, most students do not have an awareness of daily physical exercise, which leads to a decline in physical function and health-related physical fitness scores. The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of cross-training programs on improving college students' health-related physical fitness, to improve college students' health-related physical fitness scores by constructing an 8-week cross-training program, and to encourage students to actively participate in extracurricular physical exercise to promote health-related physical fitness and to form the awareness of lifelong sports. The results of this study show that cross-training can improve students' health-related physical fitness performance and that even after only 4 weeks of cross-training, students' health-related physical fitness performance can still make significant progress. Materials and Methods: The study involves Guangdong Province Foreign Language and Arts Vocational College of Catering and Tourism College 2022 students, the total number of grades 710 people, health-related physical fitness scores failed 66 people, using G-Power in 66 students to calculate the sample size of 28 students (14 male，14 female) aged between 18-22 years old. The research procedure started with anthropometric measurements: height, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, etc. Subsequently, cross-training was performed. Tests included: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. The experiment lasted for eight weeks, with five one-hour training sessions per week. Subjects underwent Health-related physical fitness tests in the first, fourth, and eighth weeks. Results: The 8-week cross-training program reduced students' BMI and body fat percentage, and improved students' health-related physical fitness grades and physical fitness. The student's health-related physical fitness grades failed in the first week, improved significantly in the fourth week (67 points), and the average score in the eighth week (75 points) improved even more significantly. Conclusion: Constructing a cross-training program had a significant effect on improving cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility in college students. It also increased their BMI and body fat percentage. It was concluded that an 8-week cross-training program decreased students' BMI and body fat levels while increasing muscle mass and improving health-related physical fitness scores, and students showed significant improvement in fitness scores in week 4 and even more significant improvement in week eight. Considering the positive effects of training on physical function and fitness, it is recommended that extracurricular sports be promoted so that more people can exercise in their spare time.

Relationship between body mass index and health-related physical fitness: a cross-sectional study.

Physical fitness is seen to be a sign of overall health and happiness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between female Saudi student's body mass index (BMI) and health-related physical fitness. 48 participants (mean age=19.60 years) were chosen for this cross-sectional study design, and their BMI, health-related physical fitness and physical fitness testing were all analyzed (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition). The physical activity score (total-MET)-minutes/week was 1,533.88. 18.8% of the participants were underweight, 52.1% were normal weight, 27.1% were overweight, and 2.1% were obese, asper BMI. The correlation between total-MET and other physical parameters revealed a statistically significant negative correlation with muscle strength (ϼ=-0.293, p=0.043), BMI (ϼ=-0.562, p=0.0001), waist circumference (ϼ=-0.524, p=0.0001), and fat mass index (FMI) (ϼ=-0.589, p=0.0001). The relationship between BMI and physical measurements was positively correlated with waist circumference (ϼ=0.877, p<0.0001), fat mass index (ϼ=0.944, p<0.0001), muscular strength (ϼ=0.501, p<0.0001), and curls per minute (ϼ=0.510, p<0.0001) in statistically significant ways. When total-MET was compared to BMI, age, waist circumference, fat mass index (FMI), and muscular strength, the regression was statistically significant (F=3.954, p=0.005). Age, waist size, activity level, fat mass index, muscular strength, and curls per minute all had a significant connection with BMI (F=106.26, p=0.0001). Physical exercise may be related to changes in BMI. Physicians and other stakeholders putting forth strategies to increase physical activity and control weight may find the data useful.

Effectiveness of an Outdoor Education Program with Homeschool Students

Compared to their public-school peers, homeschool students are less physically active, perform worse in health-related physical fitness tests, and have poorer body composition status (Kabiri et al., 2017; Kabiri et al., 2020; Long et al., 2010; Tribby &amp; Berrigan, 2021). The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of an outdoor education program (OEP) on homeschool adolescents’ physical fitness level and life skills. Homeschool students were recruited to participate in a nine-week OEP that included activities such as hiking and mountain biking and a pre- and post-test to assess physical fitness and life skills. Descriptive and inferential (e.g., paired-samples t-tests) statistics were used to analyze the resulting data. Findings reveal that male homeschool students self-report higher levels of life skills and that the OEP had a greater positive impact on males’ fitness outcomes. Recommendations for OEP practitioners include developing OEPs that increase the frequency and decrease the duration of physical activity time and emphasize skills such as emotional control. Recommendations for future research are to utilize large, diverse sample sizes and to consider at-home activities that may influence variables of interest.

Feasibility and Reliability of Health-Related Physical Fitness Tests in Children and Adolescents with Hearing Impairment

Although research supports the feasibility and reliability of health-related physical fitness (HRPF) tests in typically developing children and adolescents, little is known regarding the feasibility and reliability of these tests for those with hearing impairments (HI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of a HRPF test battery for children and adolescents with HI. A test-retest design with a one-week interval was conducted with 26 participants with HI (mean age: 12.7 ± 2.8 years; 9 male). The feasibility and reliability of seven field-based HRPF tests (i.e., body mass index, grip strength, standing long jump, vital capacity, long distance run, sit-and-reach, one leg stand) were evaluated. All the tests showed high feasibility (completion rate > 90%). Six tests indicated good to excellent test-retest reliability (all intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] > 0.75) while the one leg stand test showed poor reliability (ICC = 0.36). Relatively large percentages of standard error of measurement (SEM%) and minimal detectable change (MDC%) were observed in the sit-and-reach test (SEM% = 52.4%, MDC% = 145.2%) and one leg stand test (SEM% = 107.9%, MDC% = 299.2%), whereas the rest of the tests demonstrated reasonable SEM% and MDC% values. Collectively, most of the tests can be feasibly and reliably used to assess HRPF for children and adolescents with HI.

The effect of watching models of teaching physical activity on cognitive-motor components and physical competence among children

Introduction: The increase in immobility in all sections of society, especially children and adolescents, has become one of the most important concerns in the health status of this age group. Aim: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of watching models of teaching physical activity on cognitive-motor components and physical competence among children. Method: The current research was a semi-experimental study with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population included all 8-10 year-old boy students of Khoi city in the academic year of 2021-2022. 30 males with aged 8-10 years were voluntarily selected and randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group. To data collection, we used the Canadian Physical Literacy Assessment Tool (CAPL), Physical Fitness Scale, Progressive Aerobic Fitness Test, Health-Related Physical Fitness Test and Basic Physical Education Training. Univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance were used to compare the groups using SPSS-20. Results: The results of the covariance test showed that virtual education using watching video models and teaching the basic concepts of physical activity have a significant positive effect on the physical competence and cognitive-motor dimensions among children aged 8 to 10 years (P&lt;0.05). Also, the results showed that the group effect is significant (P=0.001, Eta square=0.70, F=56.65). Therefore, the amount of cognitive-motor dimension in the post-test has a significant difference. Conclusion: Based on the results, the virtual education using watching video models and teaching the basic concepts of physical activity increases cognitive-motor function, physical literacy and physical activity among children. Therefore, researchers, teachers and parents of children are recommended to use this method of education to improve the level of physical activity and cognitive-behavioral components of children.

The associations between health-related physical fitness and fasting blood glucose in war veterans: a population-based study

The main purpose of the study was to analyze the associations between health-related physical fitness and fasting blood glucose in war veterans. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 764 men and women aged 45–75 years, who were part of the Homeland War between 1990 and 1995 (33.5% women). Health-related physical fitness included: (1) fat mass and fat-free mass (body composition), (2) push-ups in 30 s (muscular dynamic endurance of upper extremities), (3) sit-ups in 30 s (repetitive upper body strength), (4) chair-stands in 30 s (lower body strength), (5) sit-and-reach test (flexibility) and (6) the 2-min step test (cardiorespiratory function). Laboratory measurement of fasting blood glucose was performed according to standardized procedures in resting seated position after a 12-h overnight fast. Generalized estimating equations with multiple regression models were used to calculate the associations between health-related physical fitness and fasting blood glucose. In men, fasting blood glucose was significantly correlated with fat-free mass (β = − 0.25, p < 0.001), push-ups in 30 s (β = − 0.55, p < 0.001), chair-stands in 30 s (β = − 0.50, p < 0.001), sit-ups in 30 s (r = − 0.45, p < 0.001), the sit-and reach test (r = − 0.46, p < 0.001) and the 2-min step test (r = − 0.19, p < 0.001), while fat mass was positively correlated with fasting blood glucose (β = 0.14, p = 0.004). In women, fasting blood glucose was significantly correlated with fat mass (β = 0.20, p = 0.002), fat-free mass (β = − 0.15, p = 0.014), push-ups in 30 s (β = − 0.49, p < 0.001), chair-stands in 30 s (β = − 0.43, p < 0.001), sit-ups in 30 s (β = − 0.52, p < 0.001), the sit-and reach test (β = − 0.40, p < 0.001) and the 2-min step test (β = − 0.35, p < 0.001). This study shows that fasting blood glucose may be predicted by health-related physical fitness test in war veterans.

Association between Health-Related Physical Fitness and Risk of Dyslipidemia in University Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study and a ROC Curve Analysis.

Background: This study aimed to assess the relationship between dyslipidemia (DL) risk and health-related physical fitness (HPF) and evaluated the prognostic value of HPF for risk of DL. Methods: A total of 776 university staff members were recruited, of which 407 were females, and 369 males. Blood samples and HPF tests were collected from all participants after 12 h fasting. Results: The prevalence of DL was 41.77% and 51.49% in female and male university staff members, respectively, and there was no significant difference between genders (χ2 = 2.687, p = 0.101). According to the logistic regression analysis, age, male sex, GLU, hypertension, BMI, BF, WHtR, and LAP were significant risk factors for DL (p < 0.05), VCI and, SAR were significant protective factors for DL (p < 0.05), and SMI, GS, and VG were not significantly associated with the risk of DL. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) analysis indicated that, LAP (AUC: 0.730, 95CI%: 0.697–0.762), WHtR (AUC: 0.626, 95CI%: 0.590–0.660), and BMI (AUC: 0.599, 95CI%: 0.563–0.634) are valid predictors of DL, and LAP and WHtR perform better than BMI (Z = 8.074, p < 0.001) in predicting DL in male and female university staff members. Conclusion: The risk of DL is significantly related to body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility. LAP and WHtR perform better than BMI in predicting risk of DL in male and female university staff members.

Health-related physical fitness among adolescent school boys in Madinah city, western Saudi Arabia

This study aimed to measure health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory fitness, body fat, muscle strength, flexibility) among adolescent school boys in Madinah, western Saudi Arabia. The participants comprised 36 male students who performed a maximal multistage 20-m shuttle run test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Body fat percentage (BF%) was determined using the bioelectrical impedance scale; hand grip strength was measured using a hand grip dynamometer; and flexibility was determined using the sit and reach test. The results of the health-related physical fitness tests reveal that the mean (± SD) value of estimated VO2max was 41.1 ± 6.9 (ml.kg.min). The mean (± SD) values of BF%, right-hand grip strength, left-hand grip strength, and flexibility were 18.7 ± 8.6 (%), 33.3 ± 5.6 (kg), 32.8 ± 5.7 (kg), and 15.8 ± 3.9 (cm), respectively. With the exception of flexibility, we conclude that it is necessary to improve health-related physical fitness components, particularly muscle strength, among Saudi adolescent school boys in Madinah city.

Study on Health-related Physical Fitness Evaluation Criterion of Marine Specialty

The paper intends to establish the evaluation criterion of health-related physical fitness for male students of Dalian Maritime University (DMU). Based on the criterion, a comparative analysis of the health fitness of male students in marine and land-based majors is to be performed, discussing the necessity of establishing a distinct evaluation criterion for marine specialty. A total of 237 male students from marine and land-based majors, freshmen enrolled in 2015 and sophomores entered in 2016 (Age 19.41 ± 1.26; Height 175.84± 5.83; Weight 67.98±11.50), were randomly selected from DMU for a health-related physical fitness test. Based on the means and standard deviations of the test, the evaluation standard for male students of DMU was established. Student’s T test was also conducted for the students. According to the four contents of health-related physical fitness test, a 5 - grade criterion is established. The comparative analysis of physical fitness between marine and land-based students shows that they have no significant difference in body composition (P&gt;0.05). As for upper body strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance, all items show obvious differences (P0.05). The 5-grade criterion for health-related physical fitness has worked for DMU. It is necessary to establish the evaluation criterion of health-related physical fitness of marine specialty, for their performance is better than land-based ones.

Associations between Health-Related Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese University Staff.

Purpose: This cross-sectional study examined the associations between health-related physical fitness (HPF) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in overweight and obese university staff. Methods: A total of 340 university staff (109 women, mean age 43.1 ± 9.7 years) with overweight (n = 284) and obesity (n = 56) were included. The HPF indicators included skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), body fat percentage (BFP), grip strength (GS), sit-and-reach test (SRT), and vital capacity index (VCI). CVD risk factors were measured, including uric acid (UA), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and glucose (GLU). Results: BFP, SMI, and GS were positively associated with UA level (β = 0.239, β = 0.159, β = 0.139, p < 0.05). BFP was positively associated with TG and TG/HDL-C levels (β = 0.421, β = 0.259, p < 0.05). GS was positively associated with HDL-C level (β = 0.244, p < 0.05). SRT was negatively associated with GLU level (β = −0.130, p < 0.05). Conclusions: In overweight and obese university staff, body composition, muscle strength, and flexibility were associated with CVD risk factors. An HPF test may be a practical nonmedical method to assess CVD risk.

Normative Values for Health-Related Physical Fitness in First-Year Police Officers

Štefan, L, Kasović, M, and Culej, M. Normative values for health-related physical fitness in first-year police officers. J Strength Cond Res 36(9): 2530-2535, 2022-The main aim of the study was to develop normative values for health-related physical fitness tests in first-year police officers. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 773 police officers aged 19-28 years old (mean age ± SD = 22 ± 3 years, 34% women). Health-related physical fitness included: (a) polygon backwards (agility), (b) standing broad jump (explosive power of lower extremities), (c) sit-and-reach test (flexibility), and (d) 2.4 km run (aerobic capacity). In addition, maximal oxygen uptake (V̇ o2 max) was calculated. Sex- and age-specific centile smoothed curves for the 20th, 40th, 60 th , and 80th percentiles using Cole's LMS method were created. The results showed that men performed better in all health-related physical fitness tests ( p < 0.001), compared with women. The median values for polygon backwards, standing broad jump, sit-and-reach test, 2.4 km run and V̇ o2 max were 8 seconds, 210, 15 cm, 721 seconds and 49 mlO 2 ·kg -1 ·min -1 in men and 10 seconds, 165, 10 cm, 915 seconds and 39 mlO 2 ·kg -1 ·min -1 in women. No significant interaction between age and health-related physical fitness was observed. This study provides sex- and age-specific normative values for health-related physical fitness in police officers. Findings from this study may be used in detecting a group of police officers who have lower levels of physical fitness. Thus, policies aiming to enhance the level of physical fitness could be implemented within the system.

Health-related physical fitness of children and adolescents in Portugal

ObjectivesTo establish normative values for health-related physical fitness (HRPF) measures in Portuguese children and adolescents. Secondarily, to explore the relationship between the HRPF and physical activity. MethodsHRPF was assessed in 354 children (6–17 years old, 152 males), through body mass index (BMI), incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT), hand-held dynamometry (HHD), modified sit-and-reach test (MSRT) and timed up and go (TUG). Physical activity was assessed with the “Assessment of Physical Activity Level Questionnaire” (APALQ). Normative values were then calculated as mean (95% confidence intervals) considering gender and four age groups (6–8; 9–11; 12–14; 15–17). Two-way ANOVAs were used to verify the effect of age, gender and age*gender interaction and Pearson’s coefficient correlations to assess relationships between HRPF and physical activity. ResultsExcept for the MSRT (p = 0.036), no age*gender interaction effects were observed. The ISWT and TUG test presented a significant difference among age groups (p < 0.05). Male children presented a better performance in the ISWT (p < 0.001) and HHD (p = 0.028) than females. Children had moderate physical activity levels except for the 6–8 age group, and there was a weak but significant association between HRPF tests and physical activity (-0.243 < r < 0.312, p < 0.05) except for MSRT (r = 0.109, p > 0.05). ConclusionsThese normative values will allow physical therapists to identify children with reduced performance and prescribe exercise accordingly. Active lifestyles should be encouraged in this population as better physical activity levels are related to better HRFP.

Comportamentos de risco à saúde: uma análise com estudantes da rede pública de ensino

A aptidão física contribui para o desenvolvimento de atividades do cotidiano onde, a prática de exercício físico possui importância significativa na incorporação de um estilo de vida saudável. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar medidas antropométricas e aptidão física de jovens estudantes de escolas públicas, com o intuito de verificar comportamentos de risco entre os mesmos. O procedimento metodológico do estudo foi comparativo descritivo; verificou-se massa corporal, estatura, além da realização de testes de aptidão física relacionados à saúde de 231 estudantes, que foram divididos por sexo e faixa etária para análise. Observou-se que as médias, em sua maioria, encontram-se dentro do esperado como “desejável” para cada faixa etária, porém destacaram-se os níveis máximos e mínimos das variáveis, indicando possíveis exposições a comportamentos de risco relacionados à saúde. Constatou-se que os meninos possuem maior aptidão física referente aos testes de força muscular local e resistência cardiorrespiratória, e os adolescentes de 14 a 17 anos obteve melhores resultados no teste de força muscular local. Com isso, se faz importante construir propostas de intervenções pedagógicas centradas no ensino pela pesquisa, promovendo discussão e reflexão quanto aos hábitos de vida dos jovens.

남 · 녀 대학생의 안면피부요소와 건강관련체력요소의 상관관계 분석

This study compares and analyzes sexual differences between college students skin conditions and health-related physical fitness, and shows the health-related physical fitness factor of male and female university students. The purpose of this program is to objectively develop exercise programs. The study subjects were 117 university students in their 20’s attending two universities in B metropolitan city (male: 75 and female: 42). The health-related physical fitness test (five items: muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition) and facial skin test (8 items: pores, wrinkles, pigments (PL, UV), porphyrin, sebum, skin tone, and pH) were conducted to be recognized the correlation, between the factors. For the analysis, SPSS Ver. 25.0 was used to get Mean(M) and standard deviation(S.D). Independent t-test was to be verified differences in between the groups. Pearson

Poor Physical Fitness Performance as a Predictor of General Adiposity in Taiwanese Adults.

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between different levels of health-related physical fitness measurements and obesity status in Taiwanese adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing the National Physical Fitness Survey in Taiwan (HPFSIT) database. Responses from 60,056 participants, aged 23–64 years from the database were collected in the present study. Data from a standardized structured questionnaire and health-related physical fitness tests were analyzed. The quartiles of each physical fitness measurement were used for unconditional logistic regression analyses. Our results indicated clear trends in the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and overweight/obesity. Overweight and obesity were associated with a 10% to 60% increased risk of low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in men and a 10% to almost 30% increased risk in women. However, the association between muscle strength/endurance and obesity status as well as flexibility and obesity status needs further investigation.

Health-Related Fitness Monitoring Practices in Secondary School-Based Physical Education Programs

Purpose: To examine the prevalence of and approaches to monitoring health-related physical fitness (HRPF) in secondary school-based physical education programs. Methods: Physical education teachers (N = 327; 56.6% females) from 235 secondary schools (33.1% of national total) in the Republic of Ireland completed a survey designed specifically for the purposes of this study. Results: HRPF tests were used by 95.3% of teachers. A significant decline in the testing frequency was observed from the junior grades (age 13–15 years) to the senior grades (age 16–18 years) (p &lt; .001). Just over half (51.7%) of the teachers discarded the test results after a single use. Less than one third of the teachers indicated that they shared the test results with the students’ parents. The vast majority (87.0%) of the teachers agreed that the development of a digital platform would facilitate monitoring test results over time. Conclusions: HRPF testing is highly prevalent in secondary schools. More actions are needed to ensure that teachers use pedagogically sound student-centered approaches toward monitoring HRPF, with a focus on learning that may lead to more positive testing experiences for students. Consideration should be given to the development of digital platforms to facilitate monitoring and reporting HRPF.

Effects of bone-specific physical activity on body composition, bone mineral density, and health-related physical fitness in middle-aged women.

[Purpose]The study aimed to determine the effects of bone-specific physical activity on body composition, bone mineral density (BMD), and health-related physical fitness in middle-aged women.[Methods]One hundred eighty-six middle-aged women aged 31-49 years participated in this study. The subjects were divided into tertile groups according to the level of physical activity (low-score group, n=62; middle-score group, n=62; high-score group, n=62). Bone-specific physical activity participation was assessed using the bone-specific physical activity questionnaire. Body composition and BMD were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Health-related physical fitness test included isometric muscle strength (grip strength), muscular endurance (sit-ups), flexibility (sit and reach), and cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]).[Results]The high-score group had a significantly higher fat-free mass (p=.045, partial eta-squared value [ηp2]=.033) than the middle- and low-score groups, whereas the high-score group had significantly lower percent body fat (p=.005, ηp2=.056) than the other two groups. Whole-body BMD (p=.034, ηp2=.036) and lumbar BMD (p=.003, ηp2=.060) were significantly higher in the high-score group than in the low-score group. The high-score group performed significantly better for grip strength (p=.0001, ηp2=.101), sit-ups (p=.0001, ηp2=.108), and VO2max (p=.0001, ηp2=.092) than the other two groups.[Conclusion]The present study suggests that bone-specific physical activity could be useful in improving body composition, BMD, and health-related physical fitness in middle-aged women, significantly enhancing their BMD and health conditions.

Secular trend of physical fitness indicators related to health in childrens

Introduction: The health-related physical fitness (HRPF) show an inverse association with several cardiovascular risk factors in young people, however, a few studies have investigate the changes of HRF indicators throughout a determined period.&#x0D; Objective: To check the secular trend of HRPF indicators in children of seven to 10 years old.&#x0D; Methods: were analyzed 1.136 subjects with seven to 10 years in three-time period (2002, 2005, 2010-2011). The HRPF tests were: sit-and-reach (SR), abdominal resistance (AB), 9 min walk/run test (9min) and the body adiposity by skinfold sum (?SF). The classification of the HRPF indicators were made by the Physical Best cut off point. The ANCOVA test (controlled by BMI, height, ?SF) compared the difference of the HRPF indicators amongst the three-time period.&#x0D; Results: The boys presented 6% of decrease in the flexibility between 2010 and 2002 period; no significance was found in the AB test; children of both sexes presented higher values in the 9min test on 2005 period.&#x0D; Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a negative secular trend for an HRPF, and gifts were the results in 2010 were compared as their peers (2002-2005) to an HRPF group, in both sexes, except for abdominal strength and endurance.

The Association between Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity during Weekdays: Do Fit Students Exercise More after School?

Physically active students are more likely to be fit and learn better in school than sedentary ones. For school-aged children, it is unclear whether physical fitness level is an important determinant for student’s activity afterschool. This study examined the association between health-related physical fitness test performance and afterschool physical activity during weekdays. Participants (n = 97, 11–13 years old) completed health-related fitness tests. They wore Actigraph GT3X accelerometers for five consecutive days, recording physical activity participation during after school hours. Descriptive statistics for both afterschool physical activity and health-related fitness were summarized. Regression analyses were conducted to determine the association between variables. Participants spent most of their afterschool hours participating in sedentary behaviors (274.27 ± 66.89 min) and light physical activity (73.68 ± 51.66 min), and only 11.35 ± 16.92 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), accumulating approximately 2058.52 ± 1690.56 steps each day afterschool. The regression model explained 22.8% of the variance in afterschool MVPA, and Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) scores were the only statistically significant predictor (β = 0.47, p &lt; 0.01). Fit students do tend to exercise more after school. Promoting physical fitness in school is an important factor for students’ afterschool physical activity participation during weekdays.