Trends in physical fitness among polish children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human health, with physical fitness as one of its key indicators, is characterized by a dynamic nature. Therefore, monitoring motor abilities and the factors that influence them becomes particularly important. Recent studies on physical fitness trends among children and adolescents indicate a declining tendency, with a noticeable decrease in physical performance. Maintaining an optimal level of physical fitness in young individuals requires support not only from parents. Hence, health promotion policies should focus on fostering health-related physical fitness from early childhood. The aim of the current study was to determine physical fitness trends among Polish children and adolescents participating in the nationwide program "Athletics for All!" (AFA). An attempt was m

SUBMITTER: Baj-Korpak J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689887 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature