Association of Physical Fitness Indicators with Health Profile and Lifestyle of Children

Authors : Eren TİMURTAŞ, Eda ÇINAR, Neslihan KARABACAK, İlkşan DEMİRBÜKEN, Mine Gülden POLAT

Pages : 263-268

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.776067

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Publication Date : 2021-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: High physical fitness insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PF); level is a significant health determinant in children and adolescents so that it is important to identify the factors affecting PF in this population. Despite available studies highlighting the relationship between PF and characteristics of children, there is still a need to uncover how the health status and lifestyle of children impact different PF indicators. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between physical fitness, and the health profile and lifestyle of children. Methods: This study was conducted with 110 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(58 girls; age 11.85±0.35); adolescents between February and March 2020. The preditors of PF which were gender, body mass index, physical activity level insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PAL); measured via Physical Activity Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PAQ);, motivation measured via Participation Motivation Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PMQ);, sleep time, and tablet usage time regressed against PF related outcome measured using 6 Minutes Walk test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6MWT);, T-Test, vertical jump test and broad jump test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BJT);. Results: There were significant associations between T-test performance, and gender, BMI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(being obese);, and PAL. PAL and gender were also significant predictors for 6MWT and BJT respectively. PF was not significantly associated with motivation, sleep, and table usage time. A high level of physical activity, being male, and low BMI score resulted in better PF performance. Conclusion: The health profile and lifestyle of adolescents may estimate the significant proportion of variabilities observed in physical fitness levels in adolescents.
Keywords : physical fitness, adolescent, physical activity, healthy lifestyle