The association of physical growth and behavior change with Preschooler's physical fitness: From 10- years of monitoring data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined the trends of physical fitness among children aged 3-6 years old and identified the factors associated with the change of children's physical fitness.

Methods

Datum were from two cross-sectional surveys in 2005 and 2015. Children aged 3-6 years old in China Macao were recruited from 6 kindergartens. 6 kindergartens were selected from North, South and Central districts, and two kindergartens in each district using random cluster sampling in 2005. The same 6 kindergartens were selected in 2015. Physical fitness testing and a survey on children behavior were conducted for all children.

Results

Standing long jump, shuttle run, sit and reach, and continuous jump of children in Macao improved significantly in some age groups from 2005 to 2015

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661280 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature