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Weedon BD, Esser P, Collett J, Izadi H, Joshi S, Meaney A, Delextrat A, Kemp S, Dawes H. The Relationship Between Motor Competence Physical Activity Cardiorespiratory Fitness and BMI in UK Adolescents. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 2024; 95:482-488. [PMID: 37874625 PMCID: PMC11147449 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2023.2265442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Purpose: This study set out to identify the extent of the relationships between subsections of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2nd Edition - MABC2 (manual dexterity, aiming and catching, and balance) to PA, CRF and BMI in adolescents. Methods: Height, BMI, the MABC2, a 20m shuttle run test and wrist-worn accelerometery PA levels (mins) were measured. Multivariable linear regression models, adjusting for sex, height and BMI were used to assess the relationship of the three subsections of the MABC2 with PA, CRF and BMI. Results: A total of 155 adolescents, aged 13-14 years, took part in this study (77 girls, 78 boys). Balance reported significant relationships with moderate to vigorous PA (unstandardised Beta B=0.15, 95%CI 0.02-0.28), vigorous PA (B=0.06, 95%CI 0.02-0.09) and BMI (B=-0.01, 95%CI -0.02-0.005). Balance in addition to aiming and catching skills were both significantly related to adolescent CRF (B=0.30, 95%CI 0.17-0.42 and B=0.29, 95%CI 0.14-0.45, respectively). Conclusion: This study suggests that balance is the strongest correlate skill to achieving the highest intensities of PA and healthier BMI status in adolescents. .
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- University of Exeter
- NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre
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Moran J, Sandercock G, Shaw BS, Freeman P, Kerr C, Shaw I. The relationship between modifiable lifestyle behaviours and self-reported health in children and adolescents in the United Kingdom. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303575. [PMID: 38753648 PMCID: PMC11098376 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Obesity, along with its associated health issues, is closely tied to lifestyle habits. While certain elements affecting childhood health, such as genetics and ethnicity, are beyond individuals' control, there exists modifiable lifestyle behaviours that can facilitate healthier living. This study employed multiple regression analysis to investigate the relationship between specific modifiable lifestyle behaviours and self-reported health. The independent variables considered included days of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), fruit and vegetable consumption, breakfast frequency, school night sleep duration, and non-school night sleep duration. These variables were chosen for their practical modifiability within participants' daily lives. The analysis revealed a highly significant overall model (F(13,11363) = 191.117, p < .001), explaining 17.9% of the variance in self-reported health. Notably, higher MVPA levels were associated with improved self-reported health (B = 0.136 to 0.730, p < .001). Additionally, regular breakfast consumption and increased fruit and vegetable intake exhibited positive associations with self-reported health (B = 0.113 to 0.377, p < .001), while girls reported lower self-reported health (B = -0.079, p < .001). School night sleep duration was positively linked to self-reported health (B = 0.071, p < .001). Furthermore, a dose-response relationship between MVPA, dietary habits, and health was identified. These findings hold substantial potential for public health campaigns to promote healthy behaviours and prevent chronic diseases in young individuals. It is imperative to emphasise that all the variables considered in this study are readily modifiable aspects of individuals' lives, offering a promising avenue for personal health and well-being enhancement.
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- Jason Moran
- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Ługowska K, Kolanowski W, Trafialek J. Increasing Physical Activity at School Improves Physical Fitness of Early Adolescents. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2348. [PMID: 36767711 PMCID: PMC9915395 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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(1) Introduction: Regular physical activity (PA) is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an increase in organized PA at school on the physical fitness (PF) of early adolescent boys and girls. (2) Methods: A total of 294 children born in 2007 took part in the study. The sample was divided into two groups: of increased PA at school (n = 140, girls n = 66, boys n = 74) and standard PA (n = 154, girls G n = 70, boys n = 84). Increased and standard PA levels consisted of 10 and 4 h of physical education lessons (PE) per week, respectively. PE consisted of team games and fitness exercises. Three of the Eurofit tests, core strength, long jump, and running speed, were used to measure PF. Tests were conducted in May 2018 and 2019, at an average age of a participant of 11 and 12 years, respectively. Descriptive statistics and cluster analysis were applied for analyzing the results. (3) Results: After one year of observation PF of children was improved in both groups (p < 0.001). However, it was greater in the increased PA group than in the standard one. A higher percentage of very good scores and lower of poor and very poor were noted in the increased PA group than the standard one (20.36% vs. 12.90%, p = 0.003 and 18.58% vs. 24.85%, p = 0.022, respectively). Boys obtained better results than girls (p = 0.003). Children achieved the best results in the shuttle run test, and the worst in the core strength. Children with normal body mass obtained better results than those with excessive ones. (4) Conclusions: Increasing the number of PE at school beneficially affects the fitness performance of early adolescents. To improve the health status of adolescents it is advisable to increase the number of compulsory PE lessons in the school curriculum.
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- Katarzyna Ługowska
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Siedlce University, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-400 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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Tsolakis C, Cherouveim ED, Skouras AZ, Antonakis-Karamintzas D, Czvekus C, Halvatsiotis P, Savvidou O, Koulouvaris P. The Impact of Obesity on the Fitness Performance of School-Aged Children Living in Rural Areas-The West Attica Project. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191811476. [PMID: 36141749 PMCID: PMC9517351 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with muscle and cardiorespiratory fitness in children living within rural areas (regional unit of West Attica) in Greece. Participants included 399 students (187 boys, 212 girls), ages 8-12 years old, and were evaluated in physical performance tests. The point prevalence of overweight and obesity was 21.39% and 26.20% in boys, and 19.90% and 23.79% in girls. Significant differences were observed in all physical performance tests (handgrip, long jump, shuttle run, trunk flexors, and extensors endurance) between normal weight and obese participants. BMI was positively correlated with handgrip (r = 0.442-0.462, p < 0.001). There was a negative association with long jump (r = -0.206, p < 0.001), 20 m shuttle run (r = -0.394, p < 0.001), trunk flexors (r = -0.403, p < 0.001) and trunk extensors endurance (r = -0.280, p < 0.001). The regression analysis showed that 20-30% of the overall variation for physical performance assessments could be accounted for by BMI, age, and sex. With the exception of the long jump and the endurance of the trunk extensors, BMI alone may explain more than 10% of the outcome of most tests. This study highlights the determinant of BMI on muscle and cardiorespiratory fitness. The management of obesity should begin early in childhood to prevent adult chronic cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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- Charilaos Tsolakis
- 1st Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
- Sports Performance Laboratory, School of Physical Education & Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-693-275-5173
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- 1st Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
- School of Physical Education & Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- Health Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine Propaedeutic “Attikon” University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
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Marques A, Balsa D, Domingos M, Cavalheiro R, Carreira T, Moreira T, Ribeiro T, Gouveia ÉR. The Attitude of Portuguese Physical Education Teachers toward Physical Fitness. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9071005. [PMID: 35883988 PMCID: PMC9324647 DOI: 10.3390/children9071005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, we aimed to examine how Portuguese physical education teachers perceive the development of physical fitness through fitness tests in schools. The participants were 764 Portuguese teachers teaching at middle-school and high-school levels. The Physical Education Teacher Attitudes Toward Fitness Tests Scale (PETAFTS) was used to collect the data. The means and confidence intervals for each attitude subdomain and the overall attitude were computed. A one-way ANOVA was used to examine the group differences in three subdomains of the attitudes of teachers by different variables. The overall attitude of teachers toward fitness tests was slightly positive according to a 7-point Likert scale (5.52, 95% CI: 5.47, 5.58). The results suggested that female teachers found fitness tests more useful, but male teachers significantly enjoyed implementing them. The data collected also showed that younger teachers found the implementation of fitness tests significantly more enjoyable than older teachers. In conclusion, future research should prioritise specific intervention content considering gender and the age of teachers to reinforce the development of physical fitness through fitness tests in schools.
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- Adilson Marques
- CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.B.); (M.D.); (R.C.); (T.C.); (T.M.); (T.R.)
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, 9000-390 Funchal, Portugal
- LARSYS, Interactive Technologies Institute, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Burden SJ, Weedon BD, Turner A, Whaymand L, Meaney A, Dawes H, Jones A. Intensity and Duration of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness. Pediatrics 2022; 150:188268. [PMID: 35694877 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-056003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES There is no clear guidance on the intensity and duration of physical activity (PA) that adolescents require to maximise cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). We aimed to determine the strength of associations between each PA intensity and CRF, independently of other intensities, and the PA duration at each intensity associated with maximal CRF. METHODS PA and CRF were assessed in 339 adolescents aged 13 to 14 years by wrist-worn accelerometers and 20-m shuttle runs, respectively. Partial regression modeling was used to construct residualized PA variables at each PA intensity that were uncorrelated with each other. Moving average models were optimally fitted to determine relationships between residualized PA variables and CRF. Threshold regression models determined the duration of PA above which CRF improvement was minimal. RESULTS Greater vigorous PA (VPA) was associated with better CRF until about 20 minutes of daily VPA, when the relationship plateaued. Moderate and light PA, and sedentary time were not associated with CRF in partial models. Adolescents performing 14 (range 12-17) minutes of daily VPA had median CRF. Participants in the upper quartile of VPA had 1.03 z-scores higher CRF than those in the lowest quartile (95% confidence interval: 0.75 to 1.30). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that 20 minutes of daily VPA may be best for maximizing CRF in adolescence. As moderate-to-vigorous PA guidelines can be satisfied by only undertaking moderate PA, with no apparent independent benefit, we suggest that future guidelines focus on VPA alone, simplifying public health messaging.
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- Samuel Joseph Burden
- Department of Paediatrics, Level 2 Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, Level 2 Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, Level 2 Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom.,University of Exeter, College of Medicine and Health, Exeter, United Kingdom.,NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, Level 2 Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Physical Education and Sports: A Backbone of the Entire Community in the Twenty-First Century. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127296. [PMID: 35742543 PMCID: PMC9224293 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The current state of physical inactivity of people can be traced back to the people who have been denied their fundamental human right to physical education and participation in school sports (PES). Growing up without the fundamental human right to free movement and participation in sports activities enabled students to stay physically inactive. The purpose of this study was to explore what is currently known about the role of PES in all areas of human development and SDGs and to raise awareness about PES, which has been shown to be on the decline. To increase the study’s overall efficacy, an external desk research approach was employed to gather relevant information published online: reports, policies, charters, recommendations, and other relevant articles from various electronic databases and websites of international organizations responsible for PES, culture, and health. PES benefits are discussed in all domains of human development, including physical and mental health, cognitive, psychosocial, and moral benefits. Contrary to its importance to human growth as a whole, PES has been sidelined since the end of the twentieth century. An awareness of the subject of PES has thus been raised as a backbone of the entire community in the twenty-first century, so as to translate the promises and policies of PES into realities and practices.
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