The impact of basketball on the physical health of Chinese middle school students aged 12-18: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systematic review evaluates the impact of basketball on the physical fitness of Chinese middle school students, providing evidence-based support for research on how basketball enhances the physical health of Chinese students aged 12-18.

Method

Using CNKI, WanFang, WeiPu, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane as search databases, the search period spanned from the inception of each database to March 4, 2025. Literature screening was conducted using the PICOST model. Ultimately, nine publications comprising 16 studies were included. Quality assessment was conducted using the PRISMA statement and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Statistical analysis and publication bias testing were performed using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 1

SUBMITTER: Richen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12757973 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature