The role of age, sex, anthropometry, and body composition as determinants of physical fitness in nonobese children aged 6-12.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The determinants of physical fitness in children have been given limited attention. In particular, the relative role of chronological age, sex, anthropometry, and body composition in physical fitness of children has been barely investigated. This cross-sectional study investigated determinants of physical fitness using a set of predictive variables including, in addition to chronological age and sex, a large panel of anthropometric measurements as well as body composition. The study was carried out in a convenience sample of children aged 6-12 participating in a summer camp.

Methods

One-hundred-ninety-three children (128 males) fulfilled all requirements and entered analysis. Health-related physical fitness components (speed, muscular power and balance) were explored

SUBMITTER: Milanese C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7083165 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature