A cross-sectional survey assessing physical fitness of 9-to 19-year-old girls and boys in Switzerland

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_15568
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
A cross-sectional survey assessing physical fitness of 9-to 19-year-old girls and boys in Switzerland
Périodique
Pediatric Exercise Science
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Cauderay M., Narring F., Michaud P.A.
ISSN
0899-8493
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2000
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
12
Numéro
4
Pages
398-412
Langue
anglais
Résumé
Biometric status, cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed, flexibility, and coordination were assessed in a cross-sectional survey involving 3,540 Swiss boys and girls, aged 9 to 19. Strength and endurance were better among boys, whereas girls displayed better flexibility. Most of the performances among girls did not change from 14 years onwards, while boys exhibited better performances after 15-16 years. The coefficients of correlation between the tests varied from as low as .16 (NS) to .63 (p <.01). Multiple regression analyses showed that height, weight, and chronological and biological age altogether were independently related to the performance on most of the tests. Fitness is a multidimensional concept that not only evolves with chronological age but also depends on biometrical characteristics such as pubertal stage, height, and weight.
Mots-clé
Adolescents, Children
Web of science
Création de la notice
19/11/2007 12:08
Dernière modification de la notice
20/08/2019 12:44
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