Journal articles: 'Fitness indicators'

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Партола, Т. І. "Impact indicators functional, power and coordination of preparedness to the level of training exercise pupils of secondary school age." Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, no. 3 (September 23, 2014): 25–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2014.3.1105.

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Purpose — to determine the relationships between indicators of functional and motor fitness and physical exercise level of training of students of secondary school age.Material and methods. To achieve the objectives adopted the following methods: analysis of scientific literature, educational testing and treatment methods of mathematical statistics research results. The study was attended by 20 students of class 7: 10 girls, 10 boys.Research results. Correlation analysis of relationships between indicators of fitness and motor performance level of training physical exercise proves that each indicator motor preparedness has at least two statistically significant relationship with indicators of the level of training that gives reason to believe that the level of motor readiness is important for effective teaching physical exercises.Conclusions. Analysis of relationships between indicators of fitness and motor performance level of training physical exercise makes it possible to conclude that effective training exercise, it is necessary to increase the level of coordination, strength and speed-strength abilities.

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Durkee, Patrick K., Pablo Polo, José Antonio Muñoz-Reyes, Claudia Rodríguez-Ruiz, María Losada-Pérez, Ana B. Fernández-Martínez, Enrique Turiégano, David M. Buss, and Miguel Pita. "Men’s Bodily Attractiveness: Muscles as Fitness Indicators." Evolutionary Psychology 17, no. 2 (April 1, 2019): 147470491985291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1474704919852918.

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Bodily attractiveness is an important component of mate value. Musculature—a crucial component of men’s bodily attractiveness—provides women with probabilistic information regarding a potential mate’s quality. Overall musculature is comprised of several muscle groups, each of which varies in information value; different muscles should be weighted differently by attractiveness-assessment adaptations as a result. In the current study, women and men ( N = 1,742) reported size preferences for 14 major muscle groups. Women’s reported preferences provided only partial support for our hypotheses that women will prefer muscles that most reliably differentiate between potential mates to be larger; men tended to prefer larger upper-body muscles. We discuss possible interpretations of these mixed findings. Ultimately, our findings suggest that attractiveness-assessment adaptations are sensitive to the information contained within specific muscle groups and they highlight the potential for additional research on the nuances of bodily attractiveness assessment.

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Klasios, John. "Cognitive Traits as Sexually Selected Fitness Indicators." Review of General Psychology 17, no. 4 (December 2013): 428–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0034391.

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Lima, Tiago Rodrigues de, and Diego Augusto Santos Silva. "Combinação de indicadores negativos da aptidão física e fatores associados em adolescentes." Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance 19, no. 4 (November 7, 2017): 436. http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n4p436.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n4p436 Inadequate levels in health-related physical fitness components are associated with early cardiovascular mortality in adult life. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between clusters of negative physical fitness indicators with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables in adolescents. The survey was conducted with 866 students (14-19 years) from public schools of São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Aerobic fitness was assessed by the modified Canadian aerobic fitness test; muscle strength was measured by handgrip dynamometer; flexibility was assessed by the sit-and-reach test; body fat was measured by the sum of triceps and subscapular skinfolds. Sociodemographic and lifestyle variables were verified by questionnaire. The simultaneity of behaviors was evaluated by the ratio between observed and expected prevalence of inadequate physical fitness levels. The combination of negative physical fitness indicators was analyzed through multinomial logistic regression. The prevalence observed for the simultaneity of four negative physical fitness indicators was 30% higher than expected. Female adolescents were more susceptible to the presence of two, three and four negative physical fitness indicators. Adolescents who presented risk behavior in relation to screen time were more likely to present one, three and four negative physical fitness indicators. Female gender and risk behavior in relation to screen time were factors associated with the simultaneity of negative physical fitness indicators.

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Hsu, Chi-Chieh, Ming Gu, Tian-Shyug Lee, and Chi-Jie Lu. "The Effects of Daily Sleep Condition on Performances of Physical Fitness among Taiwanese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 6 (March 15, 2020): 1907. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17061907.

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Physical fitness is a powerful indicator of health. Sleep condition plays an essential role in maintaining quality of life and is an important marker that predicts physical fitness. This study aimed to determine the relationship between sleep conditions (sleep quality, sleep duration, bedtime) and multiple physical fitness indicators (body mass index (BMI), flexibility, abdominal muscle strength and endurance, cardiopulmonary endurance) in a well-characterized population of Taiwanese adults aged 23 to 65. The applied data were obtained from the National Physical Fitness Examination Survey 2014 conducted in Taiwan. We assessed the association of the sleep conditions with physical fitness performances in Taiwanese adults by using the multivariate adaptive regression spline (MARS) method with a total of 69,559 samples. The results show that sleep duration, sleep quality, and bedtime were statistically significant influence factors on physical fitness performances with different degrees. Gender was an important factor that affects the effects of daily sleep conditions on performances of physical fitness. Sleep duration was the most important factor as it was simultaneously correlated with BMI, sit-ups, and sit-and-reach indicators in both genders. Bedtime and sleep quality were only associated with sit-ups performance in both genders.

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Yue, Wei, and Peng Dai. "Research on Urban National Sports Fitness Demand Prediction Method Based on Ant Colony Algorithm." Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience 2022 (April 7, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/5872643.

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With the development of competitive sports, the enthusiasm of the public to participate in sports has gradually increased. At present, almost all streets in the city have their own fitness places, which provide a lot of help for public fitness. However, the existing fitness venues are obviously insufficient, the venues are limited, relatively single, and the open-space area is insufficient, which cannot meet the needs of mass sports fitness. Based on this, this paper studies and analyzes the prediction of urban national sports fitness demand based on the ant colony algorithm. First, this paper analyzes the National Fitness Situation and the related research on demand forecasting and puts forward the use of the ant colony algorithm to realize demand forecasting. This paper expounds on the research methods and algorithms commonly used in demand forecasting. The ant colony algorithm is used to improve the fuzzy analysis. The urban national sports fitness demand is divided into six secondary indicators, and different tertiary indicators are divided under each secondary indicator. Through simulation analysis, it is confirmed that the improved algorithm proposed in this paper converges faster and finds the best path most. At the same time, the weight of the urban national sports fitness demand index is calculated.

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Hall, Tina J., Lori K. Hicklin, and Karen E. French. "Relationship of Teacher Training and School Characteristics to Middle School State Assessment Results." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 36, no. 4 (October 2017): 467–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2016-0148.

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Purpose:To examine the relationship between the South Carolina middle school physical education assessment results and the school characteristics. In addition, the relationship between teacher training attendance and student achievement were determined.Method:Student performance on four physical education indicators in 63 middle schools (and 116 teachers) were reported to the South Carolina Physical Education Assessment Program. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the relationships between school characteristics as predictors of the performance indicator. ANOVAs were conducted to determine the relationship to teacher training and the performance indicators.Results:Statewide averages of student performance indicated that slightly over 50% of middle school students were rated as competent in all physical education indicators except health-related fitness (31.2%). The variability was high among all indicators. The correlations between the poverty index and the physical education indicators were significant and low. Teachers who attended data collection training sessions scored higher on all performance indicators, particularly health-related fitness knowledge. Teachers who attended professional development had significantly higher scores on motor skills, health-related fitness knowledge, and the overall weighted scores and approached significance on the health-related fitness performance.Discussion/Conclusion:This study suggests that teachers and the programs they deliver have a greater impact on student learning than do school characteristics. Teacher training and professional development is warranted. Most compelling is that the results of this study provide a strong argument against the practice of using student scores from other academic content areas to evaluate teacher effectiveness in physical education.

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Krynicki, Bartłomiej, Monika Guszkowska, Ewa Kozdroń, Ewa Niedzielska, Joanna Piotrowska, and Anna Leś. "Correlates and Predictors of Self-Assessments of Health and Physical Fitness Among Female Participants of University of the Third Age Classes." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 25, no. 4 (December 1, 2018): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2018-0024.

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Abstract Introduction. We tested how female University of the Third Age (U3A) attendees evaluated their health, physical fitness, and satisfaction with health. We also examined various factors potentially underlying those self-assessments, that is objective indicators of health and physical fitness, their potential determinants (age and financial situation), and potential modifiers of self-assessment (mood, perceptive ability, and education). Material and methods. A total of 116 female participants attending U3A classes in Warsaw aged 50-88 years evaluated their health and fitness on a 100-level visual scale and their satisfaction with their health on a five-level Likert scale. Each participant completed the UWIST mood adjective checklist (UMACL) by Matthews, Chamberlain, and Jones and Yesavage’s geriatric depression scale, underwent the Fullerton fitness test, a hand grip strength test, Romberg’s test, and Ciechanowicz and Stanczyk’s attention and perception test, as well as filling out a specially designed questionnaire. Results. Self-assessments of health were found to correlate with aggravated symptoms of depression and certain components of physical fitness, but not with age or financial situation. Self-assessments of physical fitness, in turn, were strongly correlated with objective indicators of physical health and depression and less strongly with dexterity test results. General satisfaction levels, in turn, were found to be associated with long-term conditions, aggravated symptoms of depression, and financial situation. Conclusions. Overall, our results confirm that self-assessments are a moderately accurate indicator of the general health and physical fitness of elderly people: they correlated to a certain degree with more objective indicators of health/fitness but were influenced by modifying factors, particularly cognitive ones.

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Benbernou, Othman, Fatima Bennama, Adel Belkadi, Sedik Boukchiche, and Sid Mohamed Koutchouk. "Analysis of the Professional Competency Indicators of University Physical Trainer Students." Acta Facultatis Educationis Physicae Universitatis Comenianae 62, no. 1 (May 1, 2022): 53–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/afepuc-2022-0006.

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Summary Objective: The main purpose of this study was to analyse the indicators of the professional Competency of University physical Trainer students, and to explore the importance of these professional indicators. By referring to the two international physical fitness education institutions and literature reviews, three important perspectives of professional Competences are: Professional knowledge, Professional skills, Professional attitude, Furthermore, the result of this research was concluded after three integration of opinions. Method : Delphi technique was used to integrate the opinions of fifty-two experts and scholars, and the research results were obtained after three integrations. Among the 52 indicators at the three levels. Result: experts agree that professional attitude is the most important. followed by professional skills, and then professional knowledge. the professional attitude level, “maintaining a positive and enthusiastic professional attitude” was the most important indicator. In the professional skills level, it was noted that “physical fitness training cycle plan design ability”, “physical fitness action correction ability”, “emergency intervention” Ability to adapt” and “ability to use and demonstrate sports equipment” are the most important indicators. In terms of professional knowledge, “customer sports curriculum design” is the most important. Conclusion: this research can provide references for the university in future development of physical trainer’s training program and establish regulations; fitness club hiring process; self-growth in the industry; future researches and studies.

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LAMB, K. L., D. A. BRODIE, and K. ROBERTS. "Physical fitness and health-related fitness as indicators of a positive health state." Health Promotion International 3, no. 2 (1988): 171–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapro/3.2.171.

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Sefcek, Jon A., and Aurelio José Figueredo. "A Life-History Model of Human Fitness Indicators." Biodemography and Social Biology 56, no. 1 (April 23, 2010): 42–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19485561003709214.

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Michod, Richard E., and Oren Hasson. "On the Evolution of Reliable Indicators of Fitness." American Naturalist 135, no. 6 (June 1990): 788–808. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/285074.

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Rode, Karyn D., Todd C. Atwood, Gregory W. Thiemann, Michelle St. Martin, Ryan R. Wilson, George M. Durner, Eric V. Regehr, et al. "Identifying reliable indicators of fitness in polar bears." PLOS ONE 15, no. 8 (August 19, 2020): e0237444. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237444.

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Katzmarzyk, Peter T., Robert M. Malina, Thomas M. K. Song, and Claude Bouchard. "Somatotype and indicators of metabolic fitness in youth." American Journal of Human Biology 10, no. 3 (1998): 341–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1520-6300(1998)10:3<341::aid-ajhb9>3.0.co;2-l.

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Osipov, Aleksander Yu, Vladimir Potop, Roman S. Nagovitsyn, Elena A. Zemba, Aleksander P. Knyazev, Irina I. Orlova, Tatyana I. Ratmanskaya, and Sergii S. Iermakov. "Indicators of physical activity and fitness of male students at Russian universities." Physical education of students 24, no. 1 (February 4, 2020): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2020.0105.

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Purpose: A significant volume of data on the level of physical activity and health of male students presents at the literature. Scientists use the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to collect data. Scientists point to the need to use objective practical tests that complement the IPAQ data. The purpose of the research is to search for objective data on the level of physical activity of undergraduate male students receiving education in Russian Federation. Material: Participants – male students (n=205, age-19-20 years). The period of research is March-April 2019. Students were divided into groups: G-1 – students (n=127) who did not have proof of their physical activity in sports and fitness, G-2 – students (n=78) who had provided confirmation. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in its extended version assessing four domains of activity, which was supplemented with original questions regarding perceived physical fitness (high, moderate, low) and favorite physical activity in sports and fitness was used in research. Students' physical fitness profile testing is performed using Functional fitness assessment tests. The collected data were analysed using SPSS20. Physical fitness test results were compared by using Mann-Whitney U–test. Results: The IPAQ data indicate a significant (P<0.001) advantage of students (G-2) in total physical activity. Students (G-1) have a significant (P<0.01) advantage in the volume of physical activity at work. The volume of physical activity in sports and fitness is significantly higher (P<0.001) for students (G-2). Functional fitness tests showed a insufficient level of physical fitness of students (G-1 and G-2). The results indicate a significant (P<0.01) advantage of students (G-2) in physical profile. Conclusions: Russian male students have more total physical activity than male students from African countries, Turkey, Iran, and Ukraine, but have a significantly low total physical activity level than students from some European countries. The total physical activity volume of Russian university male students is slightly less than the recommended by experts (6000 minutes per week or more). The volume of validated physical activity in sports and fitness of Russian students is about 39 minutes per day. The level of physical fitness of Russian male students does not fully comply with the Functional fitness assessment tests targets. A large proportion of sports and fitness physical activity has a significant impact on the results of functional fitness tests. Data on favorite types of physical activity of Russian male students show a preference for young men to physically dominate their peers. Health preservation and health care are not the main aim of students.

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Warburton, Darren E. R., Norman Gledhill, and Arthur Quinney. "The Effects of Changes in Musculoskeletal Fitness on Health." Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology 26, no. 2 (April 1, 2001): 161–216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/h01-012.

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The objective of this review is to examine the effects of changes in the individual components of musculoskeletal fitness on indicators of health status. Available evidence regarding the impact of changes in musculoskeletal fitness on indicators of health status is summarized and evaluated. Intervention programs designed specifically to enhance musculoskeletal fitness have been effective in improving several indicators of health status including glucose metabolism, obesity, bone health, independent living, the incidence of falling and associated injuries, and/or psychological well-being. An enhanced musculoskeletal fitness is associated with an improvement in health status. Key words: strength, muscular endurance, power, flexibility, health status

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Britton, Úna, Johann Issartel, Gerry Fahey, Gerry Conyngham, and Sarahjane Belton. "What is health-related fitness? Investigating the underlying factor structure of fitness in youth." European Physical Education Review 26, no. 4 (October 22, 2019): 782–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1356336x19882060.

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Health-related fitness (HRF) is theoretically defined as a multidimensional construct containing the components cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Given the range of field-based HRF tests available, health practitioners face a difficult task in selecting tests that best reflect the HRF construct as defined in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the underlying factor structure of the theoretical HRF construct with a view to identifying field-based tests representative of HRF in youth. Participants were 261 children (53% female, 47% male; mean age 12.22 ± 0.48 years). Indicators of four fitness components (20m shuttle run, curl-ups, push-ups, horizontal jump, vertical jump, handgrip, and modified back-saver sit-and-reach) were measured. Confirmatory factor analysis of the four-component model revealed a low contribution of flexibility (.10) to the overall model, leading to its removal. The subsequent three-component model showed better fit across all fit statistics (NFI, TLI, CFI, RMSEA, SRMR). Analysis of indicator loadings led to the removal of handgrip (.37), further improving model fit. The reduced three-component model was re-specified as a first-order model containing five indicators, and showed the best fit (NFI, CFI, SRMR). These findings suggest that a fitness construct in youth is adequately represented by three HRF components included in the theoretical definition (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance). These components load onto the same construct and can be tested using five tests (20m shuttle run, curl-ups, push-ups, horizontal jump, vertical jump) suitable for field-based research.

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Lang, Justin J., Richard Larouche, and Mark S. Tremblay. "The association between physical fitness and health in a nationally representative sample of Canadian children and youth aged 6 to 17 years." Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada 39, no. 3 (March 2019): 104–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.39.3.02.

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Introduction This study explored the relationship between physical fitness and indicators of physical and psychosocial health in a nationally representative sample of Canadian children and youth aged 6–17 years. Methods We conducted a secondary data analysis of Canadian Health Measures Survey (Cycles 1 and 2; 2007-2011) data. The physical fitness measures included cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF; modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test), strength (handgrip strength), flexibility (sit-and-reach), and muscular endurance (partial curl-ups). The physical health indicators included directly measured biomarkers (total and HDL [high-density lipoprotein] cholesterol, C-reactive protein, glucose, and HbA1c [glycohaemoglobin]) and measures of adiposity, resting heart rate, and blood pressure. Psychosocial health was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Multiple linear regressions were used to determine the association between variables, stratified by age groups and sex. Results 3,800 (48.9% female) children and youth were retained for this analysis. CRF displayed significant favourable associations with most physical health indicators in male and female participants. There were less significant favourable associations with flexibility and muscular endurance compared with CRF across age and sex groups. Strength was associated with higher adiposity in males and females, and lower heart rate in male children (β = −1.9; 95% CI: −2.9, −1.0) and female youth (β = −2.0; 95% CI: −2.7, −1.2). There were few significant favourable associations between measures of physical fitness and psychosocial health in this sample of children and youth. Conclusion These findings suggest that physical fitness, and especially CRF, is a significant indicator of physical health among Canadian children and youth aged 6–17 years.

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Tarabrina, Natal`ya. "Peculiarities of physiological fitness of differently skilled football referees." SCIENCE AND SPORT: current trends 7, no. 3 (September 2019): 58–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.36028/2308-8826-2019-7-3-58-65.

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The goal: comparative analysis of psycho-physiological fitness of football players and differently skilled football referees. Research materials and methods. We studied indicators of psychomotor status, the level of development of speed and volitional qualities, subject-activity and communicative aspects of temperament of 15 football players aged 19-21, with the experience of sport training from 10 to 13 years, and 25 football referees of the first rank aged 25-32, with the experience of refereeing from 5 to 9 years. We compared the outcomes to identify the trend of convergence of the level of studied indicators. Research results and discussion. The study has demonstrated that about 50% of all subjects have a medium-weak type of nervous system, but there are referees with a strong type (16%). We have revealed that football players and referees have no significant difference in the period of implementation of the audio-motor reaction. Visio-motor reaction of football players is 16.44 ± 0.45 msec, which is faster than the reaction of referees by 10.6% (p <0.05). Repeated sprint ability of referees and players was not significantly different, average indicator at 40 m intervals was 5.63 sec. for referees and 5.25 sec. for players. Football referees demonstrate a very high work pace - 10.3 ± 0.32 c.u., life pace, activity, high rhythm of operations. Emotional background of players at work and in social communication was 6.0±0,59 c.u. and of 6.80 c.u. respectively, and it was twice higher than the indicators of referees (p< 0.001). Vitality indicators were the same for both groups. Conclusion. Modern football requires that a referee should obtain a new, higher level of physical and psychological training. Most of the quantitative indicators of the studied parameters of players and referees did not have significant difference, while the moral-volitional and emotional components differed significantly.

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Sukiri. "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH FITNES SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FACILITIES IN GYM ACADEMIC FACULTY OF SCIENCE OF SCIENCE, JAKARTA STATE UNIVERSITY." Gladi : Jurnal Ilmu Keolahragaan 12, no. 01 (March 31, 2021): 42–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.21009/gjik.121.06.

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This study aims to determine the level of customer satisfaction facilities for services and fitness equipment at the Academic Gym, Faculty of Sport Science, State University of Jakarta. The implementation of this research was carried out at Academic Facility, Faculty of Sport Science, State University of Jakarta. The distribution of questionnaires was carried out in June - July 2020 using Google forms and shared through to the WhatsApp Group. The method of this research using survey and descriptive analysis. It means that the data obtained from the results of distributing questionnaires on forms collected according to the indicators are then analyzed and finally presented in a report in descriptive form. The population used in this study were all users of the Academic Fitness equipment who are members of the network and not members. While the sample was determined using cluster random sampling, namely the sampling technique in groups. The data returned by respondents indicates that the average respondent is satisfied with the facilities, facilities and infrastructure included in the physical evidence indicator which almost reaches 85%. For reliability indicators, customers who are satisfied and almost satisfied are almost 100%, namely 97.8%. The level of satisfaction and very satisfying indicators of the responsiveness of officers at the Academic Gym reached 93.5%. The guarantee indicator offered by the Academic Gym also scored quite high, namely 90.7%. Meanwhile, the indicator of empathy is also quite high, reaching 96.4% for the satisfaction level of the attitude of the Academic Gym officers. Finally, the decision to be taken by customers who will be loyal to use the Akademik Gym as a fitness center is only 68.6%, meaning that the possibility of the indicator will switch to another fitness place is 31.4%.

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Burkhalter, Nancy A., and Janice C. Wendt. "Prediction of Selected Fitness Indicators by Gender, Age, Alienation, and Perceived Competence." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 21, no. 1 (October 2001): 3–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.21.1.3.

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Alienation from physical education causes students to withdraw emotionally and physically from participation in classes. In addition, belief in one’s competence in physical activity and physical fitness appears to influence both participation in physical activity and fitness levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between physical factors (fitness performance and strength measures), psychological factors (alienation from physical education and two types of perceived physical competence), gender, and age in middle school children. Participants in this study were 242 children (138 girls, 104 boys) enrolled in 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade physical education classes. Data were collected on alienation from physical education; perceived competence toward physical fitness and toward physical activity; and grip strength, standing long jump, mile run, percent body fat, and body mass index. Using factor scores, a two-step regression procedure revealed that (a) gender and perceived fitness competence were significant predictors (p < .05) of fitness, explaining 41% of the variance, and (b) age, alienation, and perceived physical activity competence were significant predictors of strength, explaining 25% of the variance. Independent of gender and age, the psychological variables of perceived physical competence toward fitness and alienation are related to physical performance. Highly alienated youth were less fit, and children with lower perceptions of physical competence were less fit.

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Pichurin, V. "Peculiarities of the dynamics of students' physical fitness." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 10(155) (October 26, 2022): 131–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2022.10(155).29.

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Introduction and purpose of the study. The problem of physical fitness in general and physical fitness of students in particular is one of the key issues for physical education. It was studied by many specialists. At the same time, many questions remain. So, in particular, the issue of determining the dynamics of physical fitness of students during their studies at a higher education institution is relevant. The purpose of the research is to reveal existing trends regarding the dynamics of indicators of physical fitness of students during the period of their studies from the first to the fourth year. Methodology. 30 students of the Dnipro National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan participated in the study. The age of the research participants was 17-20 years. Diagnostics of the indicators of physical fitness of students was carried out using the tests proposed in the State tests and standards for assessing the physical fitness of the population of Ukraine. The Student's t-test for dependent samples was used for statistical processing of the obtained data. Scientific novelty. Trends regarding the dynamics of students' physical fitness have been established. Conclusions. During the first year of study, students experience a significant increase in all indicators of physical fitness. In the second year, the students continue to see significant positive changes in the level of physical fitness according to all indicators. At the end of the second year, students reach the maximum level in the development of physical qualities. During the third year of study, stabilization of the results in the test "leaning forward from a sitting position" is characteristic for students. According to other indicators, there is a significant decrease in the level of results. In the fourth year, the students have a stabilization of the results in such tests as "leaning forward from a sitting position" and "shuttle run 4x9 meters". According to other indicators, there is a significant decrease in the level of results. The level of physical fitness of students after the end of the fourth year is significantly higher than before the beginning of the first year according to all indicators.

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Gonçalves, Eliane Cristina de Andrade, Ricardo Fernandes, Carlos Alencar Souza Alves Junior, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, and Erasmo Benício Santos de Moraes Trindade. "OXYGEN UPTAKE AND INDICATORS OF OBESITY: META-ANALYSIS INCLUDING 17,604 ADOLESCENTS." Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte 27, no. 6 (December 2021): 621–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1517-8692202127062021_0004.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Low aerobic fitness levels are associated with excess body adiposity in adolescents. However, studies that have analyzed this association in adolescents have used different methods and measures to evaluate aerobic fitness, making it difficult to compare the results. Objective: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of studies that have analyzed the association between aerobic fitness and anthropometric body adiposity indicators in adolescents aged 10-19 years. Methods: A systematic search was performed in May 2016, updated in March 2017, in the following electronic databases: LILACS (BIREME), Embase, MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science (Web of Knowledge), Scopus, and SPORTDiscus. Results: Twenty-three studies were selected. The meta-analysis indicated that as the aerobic fitness levels increased, the BMI, waist circumference and body fat percentage values of the adolescents decreased. Conclusion: There is a negative association between aerobic fitness (evaluated by measuring maximum oxygen uptake in the 20-meter Shuttle Run test) and the body fat percentage, BMI and waist circumference of adolescents and a negative association between aerobic fitness (assessed by measuring the number of laps in the 20-meter Shuttle Run test) and body fat percentage. However, caution is required in the interpretation of data due to the heterogeneity of the studies analyzed. Level of Evidence II; Systematic review of studies with level II of evidence.

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Chen, Kuen-Suan, and Tzung-Hua Hsieh. "Novel Physical Fitness Fuzzy Evaluation Model for Individual Health Promotion." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 9 (April 21, 2022): 5060. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095060.

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Physical fitness level plays a significant role in health promotion. Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscle power, and flexibility are the four key indicators of physical fitness level, listed as one of the important fields of preventive medicine. Some studies targeted at students, based on statistical inference, have put forward a set of physical fitness evaluation methods to see whether they have reached the level of healthy physical fitness. Testing and monitoring of individual physical fitness takes up little time and requires a small sample dataset; this paper hence proposed an evaluation and analysis model that suits individual physical fitness by means of a fuzzy evaluation method suitable for evaluating small sample datasets. This paper developed the evaluation model based on the upper confidence limit of the physical fitness evaluation index so that it could reduce the risk of misjudgment caused by sampling error. At the same time, a simple and easy-to-use fuzzy evaluation form was developed as an evaluation interface, which can present the whole picture of all evaluation indicators as well as have good and convenient management performance. Accordingly, it can help every individual simultaneously monitor multiple physical fitness indicators to ensure that each physical fitness index can meet the requirement of healthy physical fitness.

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Yin, Zeyu. "INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL TRAINING ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF YOUNG THROWING ATHLETES." Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte 28, no. 6 (December 2022): 730–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1517-8692202228062022_0045.

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ABSTRACT Introduction The improvement of physical training is a prerequisite to achieving excellent athletic performance in throwing. Following these requirements, it is also necessary to improve the scientificity, effectiveness, and flexibility of the physical training of adolescent athletes. Objective To study the influence of physical training on the physical fitness of young throwing athletes. Methods This article uses mathematical statistics to study the physical fitness of young throwing athletes. We divided the young volunteers included in the experimental study into training and control groups. A comparative analysis of their physical fitness indicators before and after sports practice. Results After physical training, the physical fitness indicators of adolescents showed a more significant impact. The athletics competitions of the young athletes’ results also improved significantly (P<0.05). Conclusion The throwing sport can improve the physical fitness of young athletes. In adolescence, the intervention of physical training can be increased to improve indicators of physical fitness in young practitioners. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.

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Mikhaylova, S. V. "Physiological substantiation for indicators application to evaluate the young students fitness health." RUDN Journal of Medicine 24, no. 2 (December 15, 2020): 183–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2313-0245-2020-24-2-183-190.

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To characterize fitness health, defined as the state of the physical well-being of the body, due to the functional state, physical qualities and component composition of the body, assessment methods are needed. The purpose of the study : physiological justification of the choice of indicators for assessing the fitness of students health. Methods: the study was conducted according to the results of preventive examinations of 303 students 18-24 years old at the Health Center, including: anthropometry, bio-impedance research and assessment of physical fitness. Results. To assess fitness health, we used an index of the component composition of the body, which characterizes the ratio of components (fat and active cell mass, water content and basic metabolism), which ensures the flow of metabolic processes, maintaining nutritional status, shaping the nature of working capacity and the adaptive potential of the body. The body composition index has the greatest correlation with the level of fitness health. Assessment of physical fitness, necessary when choosing an adequate regime of power and aerobic load, was carried out according to motor tests included in the RWD complex. Using the index method (power index, Skibinskaya index, endurance coefficient), the functional state of the basic life support systems of the body involved in the implementation of motor activity was characterized. Conclusions. The application of the studied indicators for assessing fitness health has a physiological justification and is confirmed by the correlation analysis.

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Lauck, Bonnie. "Fluctuating asymmetry of the frog Crinia signifera in response to logging." Wildlife Research 33, no. 4 (2006): 313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr04107.

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Fluctuating asymmetry has been proposed as an indicator of environmental stress and population health. However, a notable feature of research examining the relationship between fluctuating asymmetry and population fitness is that of inconsistency. Logging dramatically alters habitat and has the potential to increase or decrease environmental stress. To evaluate the response of fluctuating asymmetry to logging, I conducted research to determine whether fluctuating asymmetry differs in the frog Crinia signifera captured at logged and unlogged sites and if any differences were correlated with body size or body condition. There was a decrease in fluctuating asymmetry but also a decrease in body size and body condition as a result of logging. I also investigated whether any relationship existed between the subtle asymmetry of individuals and the following indicators of fitness: clutch size, clutch mass, average egg mass, testes size, body size and body condition. There was no significant relationship between subtle asymmetry and the fitness indicators.

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Bessarabova, O., V. Tyshchenko, and L. Potapova. "Study of the level of physical fitness of elder preschool children." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 10(155) (October 26, 2022): 36–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2022.10(155).09.

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The article analyzes the state of research on the problem of physical fitness of elder preschool children. The purpose of the study is to analyze the indicators of physical fitness of elder preschool children under the influence of physical education classes. Research methodology: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodical sources on the topic of research, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, determination of indicators of physical fitness, method of mathematical statistics in the process of processing research results. The study was conducted on the basis of the preschool education institution (nursery- kindergarten) of the combined type No. 14 "Malva" of the Zaporizhzhya City Council. 24 boys and 22 girls of senior preschool age took part in the study. In terms of health, all children who participated in the study belong to the main group. During the research, changes in indicators of physical fitness of elder preschool children under the influence of physical education classes were analyzed. The obtained research results proved that the elder preschool age is the most favorable for the development of physical qualities. Based on the received empirical material, the quantitative analysis of the results established that the indicators of physical fitness of children improved during the research period and experienced a significant growth. The exceptions are the indicators of flexibility development in boys ("Torse forward tilt") and speed ("Running at a distance of 10 m"), where the differences are unreliable (p>0.05). It has been proven that physical education classes had a positive effect on changes in indicators of physical fitness of elder preschool children.

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Rimar, Yu I., S. G. Luzenko, and Yu I. Dudnik. "Assessment of the current physical condition of students and the course of the national university “Zaporizka polytechnica”." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 6(137) (June 22, 2021): 97–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2021.6(137).23.

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The article examines the assessment of the current physical condition of students who entered the first year and participated in this survey. This is a prerequisite for assessing the physical fitness of students and the effectiveness of further improvement of training sessions, new programs, recovery activities and the like. In this regard, within the framework of our survey, an analysis of indicators reflecting the level of physical fitness, physical performance, functional state of the circulatory and external respiration systems and physical health of students enrolled in the first year was carried out. The general level of their physical fitness, obtained on the basis of the values, was processed with the help of the computer program "OBEREG" and was considered as below average. So at the beginning of the academic year, the majority of students (46.67%) of the total number of students in the group were characterized by a lower than average level of physical fitness, 26.67% of them had an average value of this indicator, and 13.33% was low and above average. So at the beginning of the academic year, the majority of students (46.67%) of the total number of students in the group were characterized by a lower than average level of physical fitness, 26.67% of them had an average value of this indicator, and 13.33% was low and above average. In general, the results of our survey testified that at the beginning of the academic year, the students had indicators below the average level of physical performance, physical and functional fitness, as well as the general level of physical health.

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Fonseca, Rômulo Maia Carlos, Nanci Maria de França, and Emmanuel Van Praagh. "Relationship between Indicators of Fitness and Bone Density in Adolescent Brazilian Children." Pediatric Exercise Science 20, no. 1 (February 2008): 40–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.20.1.40.

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The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between health-related physical fitness and bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescents. One hundred forty-four adolescents (65 boys and 79 girls) between 15 and 18 years of age were recruited to this cross-sectional study. Subjects were evaluated in aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, body composition, and maturation. BMD of the lumbar spine, total body, and proximal femur were measured by a dual-energy X-ray absorptionmeter. Pearson’s correlation and stepwise multiple regression analyses were used (p < .05). Lean body mass (LBM) and abdominal muscular fitness explained 35–40% of proximal femur BMD in whole group and boys’ total body BMD (43%); however, VO2max and LBM predicted girls’ total body BMD (23%). Lumbar spine BMD was predicted only by LBM for both genders (18% boys, 15% girls). In summary, lean body mass is the main predictor of bone mass during the end of adolescence, regardless of gender, whereas muscular fitness contributes more to bone mass among males than among females.

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MILLER, GEOFFREY. "Mental Traits as Fitness Indicators: Expanding Evolutionary Psychology's Adaptationism." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 907, no. 1 (January 25, 2006): 62–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2000.tb06616.x.

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López-Alonzo, Salvador Jesús, Juan Manuel Rivera-Sosa, José Buenaventura Pardo-Rentería, and María de Jesús Muñoz-Daw. "Fitness indicators in Mexican schoolchildren with overweight and obesity." Boletín Médico Del Hospital Infantil de México (English Edition) 73, no. 4 (July 2016): 243–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bmhime.2016.06.002.

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Kolomoiets, Halyna A., Anatolii A. Rebryna, Yurii V. Dutchak, Andrii A. Rebryna, Andrii A. Boliak, Oleh Yu Dykyi, and Viktor G. Riabchenko. "Analysis of Health and Physical Fitness Indicators of Modern Youth." Acta Balneologica 64, no. 5 (2022): 457–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.36740/abal202205114.

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Aim: To research the level and dynamics of indicators of students’ physical health and physical fitness in higher educational institutions at the present stage. Materials and Methods: The research involved 106 students: 57 male students and 49 female students. The research of the level of physical health was conducted according to the method of H.L. Apanasenko, which involves determining the amount of points for each of the 5 indices. The level of physical fitness was assessed by the results of 7 physical exercises. Results: It has been found that students’ health indicators do not improve significantly in the process of their education. Most indices correspond to a level below the average. According to most physical fitness tests, both male and female students are rated “satisfactory” and “unsatisfactory”. Physical qualities such as endurance and flexibility have the worst level of development. Conclusions: The low level of health and physical fitness of students confirms the lack of effectiveness of the existing system of physical education in higher educational institutions. Underestimating the role of physical education in improving the health of today’s youth can result in a deterioration of the quality of life of students themselves in the future, as well as to a deterioration in their productivity and, consequently, lower economic development of the country.

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Shuba, Liudmyla, Victoriіa Shuba, and Victoriіa Bytsiuk. "Fitness-technology for 30-35 year old women." Health, sport, rehabilitation 8, no. 1 (March 3, 2022): 61–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.34142/hsr.2022.08.01.05.

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The purpose of the study is – to develop fitness-technology for 30-35 year old women to increase physical fitness and body sculpt improvement. Material and methods. The study was performed from at the premises of lyceum "Perspektyva", Zaporizhzhia. It was attended by 83 women aged 30-35, who were divided into experimental and control groups. All women were classified in the main medical group. The fitness-technology is combination of theoretical and practical blocks. The fitness-technology was developed for 8 months and consisted of 3 stages: preparatory (duration – 8 weeks, intensity – 40-50% maximal oxygen consumption (MOC), main (duration – 16 weeks, intensity in the range from 50% to 75% MOC) and adaptation (duration 8 weeks, intensity – 75-85% MOC). At the beginning and at the end of the research, all women followed the control tests, which allowed to determine the level of physical fitness and to determine the indicators of their body structure. Results. The highest increase in indicators was in the tests: "Floor dip" control group (CG) increased by 14,29% and experimental group (EG) increased by 24,57%; "Static strength endurance of the shoulder strength" CG increased by 8,00% and EG increased by 21,00%; "Static strength endurance of the back muscles" CG increased by 10,53% and EG increased by 20,05%. "Angled position" CG increased by 25,00% and in the EG increased by 38,33%; "Middle split" CG increased by 18,52% and EG increased by 29,85%. After the introduction of fitness-technology, the indicators "Body Mass Index" decreased in both groups and were able to return to "normal": 24,73 - control group and 22,05 - experimental group. The indicators of the experimental group were better due to the using a block system, which allowed to adjust the fitness technology for each woman on every of the three stages in the fitness-technology. Conclusion. The highest absolute increment of physical fitness indicators in experimental and control groups was found in such motor abilities as flexibility (р<0,01) and strength (р<0,01, р<0,05). The obtained percentage increase in anthropometric measures shows, that for the selected age group we have developed the right fitness-technology for the body sculpt.

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Marsh, Herbert W. "Physical Fitness Self-Concept: Relations of Physical Fitness to Field and Technical Indicators for Boys and Girls Aged 9-15." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 15, no. 2 (June 1993): 184–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.15.2.184.

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Self-concepts (self-perceptions) of physical fitness and academic achievement were related to 14 field and laboratory indicators of physical fitness and to academic achievement for a large, national representative sample of Australian boys and girls aged 9 to 15 (N = 6,283). Correlations between self-concepts and the corresponding external criteria increased steadily with age in both the physical and academic domains. Consistent with predictions from frame-of-reference models, relations were stronger after controlling for gender and age, suggesting that self-concepts are formed relative to other students of a similar age and gender. Fitness self-concept was most strongly related to some individual measures (e.g., 1.6K run, 50M dash, push-ups, skin fold thickness, VO2max, long jump, and body girth scores) and some components of fitness (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, power, dynamic strength, and body composition) than others. Consistent with multidimensional perspectives of physical fitness, indicators from a variety of fitness domains contributed to fitness self-concepts.

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Moiniafshari, Kimia, Mandana Gholami, Hamid Dalvand, Mohammad Efatpanah, and Saeed Rezayi. "Lifestyle Modification for Autism-Spectrum Disorder, the Effects of Functional Training Along With Online Nutritional Education on Physical Fitness Parameters: A Randomized Clinical Trial." International Journal of Basic Science in Medicine 7, no. 2 (June 26, 2022): 69–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/ijbsm.2022.12.

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Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has affected individual lives in several aspects, including physical activity and dietary pattern, which are common challenges among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effect of functional training along with online nutritional education on physical fitness indicators in 8-12 years old children with ASD. Methods: Eighty children with ASD (age = 9.73 ± 1.29 years, weight = 49.94 ± 2.08 kg, height = 146.08 ± 40 cm, BMI percentile = 64.88 ± 2.89, fat mass percentage = 24.71 ± 1.48) were randomly divided into four groups, including: (1) functional training, (2) online nutritional education, (3) functional training + nutritional education, and (4) control group. The interventional groups received their specific interventions for eight weeks and three session per week. The control group did not receive any intervention. Physical fitness indicators were assessed prior to the intervention and at the end of eight weeks.Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic and physical fitness parameters (PFPs), including upper limb, lower limb, abdominal, trunk strength, cardio-respiratory fitness, dynamic and static balance, flexibility, speed, and 1 repetition-maximum (1RM) between the groups before the interventions (P ˃ 0.05). There was a significant improvement in physical fitness indicators in all the interventional groups in comparison with the control group (P ≤ 0.001).Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that functional training and online nutritional education may improve physical fitness indicators in ASD children, offering beneficial health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mamen, Asgeir, and Per Morten Fredriksen. "Anthropometric measures as fitness indicators in primary school children: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)." Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 46, no. 21_suppl (May 2018): 48–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1403494818770129.

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Aims: As children’s fitness continues to decline, frequent and systematic monitoring of fitness is important. Easy-to-use and low-cost methods with acceptable accuracy are essential in screening situations. This study aimed to investigate how the measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) relate to selected measurements of fitness in children. Methods: A total of 1731 children from grades 1 to 6 were selected who had a complete set of height, body mass, running performance, handgrip strength and muscle mass measurements. A composite fitness score was established from the sum of sex- and age-specific z-scores for the variables running performance, handgrip strength and muscle mass. This fitness z-score was compared to z-scores and quartiles of BMI, WC and WHtR using analysis of variance, linear regression and receiver operator characteristic analysis. Results: The regression analysis showed that z-scores for BMI, WC and WHtR all were linearly related to the composite fitness score, with WHtR having the highest R2 at 0.80. The correct classification of fit and unfit was relatively high for all three measurements. WHtR had the best prediction of fitness of the three with an area under the curve of 0.92 ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: BMI, WC and WHtR were all found to be feasible measurements, but WHtR had a higher precision in its classification into fit and unfit in this population.

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Skorodumova, Anna, and Igor Baranov. "Relationships between body size and physical abilities in elite female tennis players." ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review 29, no. 84 (August 31, 2021): 30–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i84.230.

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This paper studied the relationships between anthropometry and physical fitness indicators that affect elite female tennis players’ training process planning. Bodyweight and height were measured as well as aerobic and anaerobic lactic capabilities, and the physiological indicators determined. Results showed reliable relationships between the anthropometric and functional fitness indicators and the players’ competitive performance. It was concluded that monitoring the average weight relative to the height of female tennis players can assist in the improvement of the players’ performance through changes in the training process, specifically by relating the weight and height indicators with the strengths and weaknesses of the players’ tactical patterns.

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Zhou, Ting, Xiangyu Zhai, Na Wu, Sakura Koriyama, Dong Wang, Yuhui Jin, Weifeng Li, Susumu S. Sawada, and Xiang Fan. "Changes in Physical Fitness during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown among Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study." Healthcare 10, no. 2 (February 11, 2022): 351. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020351.

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The negative impact of COVID-19 on physical activity has been improved, while the research on changes in physical fitness that may be caused by physical inactivity is still scarce. This study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on physical fitness, and the impact of initial physical fitness indicators on their changes during the lockdown in adolescents. A longitudinal study including 265 adolescents aged 14.1 ± 0.4 years old was conducted in China. Physical fitness measurement at baseline and follow-up were respectively measured before (November 2019) and after the lockdown (July 2020). Several physical fitness indicators including aerobic fitness (i.e., 800-m or 1000-m run) and explosive force (i.e., 50-m sprint) deteriorated during the lockdown. Whereas the performances of vital capacity, flexibility (i.e., sit and reach), and muscular strength (i.e., pull-ups) were significantly improved during the lockdown. Furthermore, the reduction in physical fitness for adolescents with higher physical fitness before the lockdown was greater than that for others. These findings may contribute to the development of targeted intervention strategies for physical fitness promotion during the lockdown caused by the public health emergency.

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Andreeva, R., O. Shalar, Y. Strykalenko, and V. Huzar. "Effeciency of methods of development of physical qualities of young women by fitness means." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 11(143) (November 30, 2021): 21–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2021.11(143).05.

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The article examines the changes in the indicators of physical fitness of women of the first mature age under the influence of fitness classes of the Kherson fitness center "Dominant". Fitness training included aerobic training, strength training (for all major muscle groups) and independent training. It is proved that the systematic use of training fitness programs allowed to determine the positive dynamics in the development of physical qualities of women of the first mature age. Significant changes were found in all indicators: the level of manifestation of speed and strength abilities during the long jump improved by 6.2%, the manifestation of strength abilities on the test "Bending and unbending the arms while lying down" changed by 21.7% , and according to the test "Lifting the torso to the side" - by 11.5%, the results of the development of flexibility changed by 12.1%, and the level of general endurance on the test exercise "Uniform running 1000 m" improved by 7.9%. The obtained results testify to the effectiveness of the proposed method of fitness classes in the indicators of physical fitness of women of the first mature age and can be used in the practice of fitness trainers and fitness instructors. In recent years, various types of health fitness are gaining popularity, maintaining the optimal level of physical condition, vital functions and reducing the risk of developing specific diseases of the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, endocrine and other body systems. The modern system of physical education raises certain contradictions regarding the capabilities, orientation and determination of the propensity of people of different ages to engage in various types of physical culture and health activities. Taking into account the needs of different groups of the population determines the interest and desire of women of the first mature age to engage in specific types of physical activity, including fitness.

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Miroshnichenko, V. M., O. P. Shvets, and L. I. Mychkovska. "Dynamics of indicators of physical readiness in women of the first period of adulthood of different somatotypes under the influence of fitness classes." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 12(144) (December 22, 2021): 90–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2021.12(144).19.

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The article presents a program of training sessions that combines different areas of fitness. The influence of classes on the program on the indicators of physical readiness of women of the first period of adulthood has been established. The aim of the study was to identify the features of the impact of fitness classes on the indicators of physical readiness of women 25-35 years of different somatotypes. The study involved 86 women. Fitness classes were held 3 times a week. The experimental part of the study lasted 24 weeks. Somatotype was determined by the Heath-Carter method. All subjects were conditionally divided into groups on the basis of somatotype. Physical readiness was determined by special tests. In the group of women of different somatotypes, there was an increase in strength abilities as well as speed endurance, agility and flexibility. The women of ectomorphic somatotypes have increased strength and speed endurance; in representatives of endomorphic somatotype – speed endurance and some indicators of strength abilities; in representatives of endomorphic-mesomorphic and balanced somatotypes – agility and some indicators of strength abilities. In women aged 25-35, fitness classes have led to an increase in strength, speed endurance, agility and flexibility. Appropriate changes should be made to the program to achieve the effect of increasing endurance. Fitness classes caused different adaptive reactions in women 25-35 years of age of different somatotypes.

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Hammermeister, Jon, Randy M. Page, Dennis Dolny, and Tim Burnham. "Occupational Physical Activity as an Indicator of Health and Fitness." Perceptual and Motor Skills 92, no. 1 (February 2001): 121–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.2001.92.1.121.

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Recent government guidelines suggest that simply increasing physical activity, regardless of mode, leads to improved health profiles. This study examined the relationship between amount of work-related physical activity of United States Forest Service (USFS) workers and 12 indicators of health and fitness. Subjects were 110 USFS workers recruited from 8 separate USFS ranger stations in the Pacific Northwest. The associations between work-related physical activity and indicators of health and fitness indicated the 63 workers who were physically active on the job displayed better overall health and fitness patterns as evidenced by higher aerobic capacity, lower body fat, and greater muscular flexibility than their 47 inactive peers.

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Yaroshevich, Irina. "INDIVIDUAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS DURING THE LESSONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION." Modern Technologies and Scientific and Technological Progress 2018, no. 1 (March 23, 2020): 232. http://dx.doi.org/10.36629/2686-9896-2020-2018-1-232-232.

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Kukić, Filip, Robert G. Lockie, Ana Vesković, Nikola Petrović, Dane Subošić, Danijela Spasić, Darko Paspalj, Lazar Vulin, and Nenad Koropanovski. "Perceived and Measured Physical Fitness of Police Students." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20 (October 19, 2020): 7628. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17207628.

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The physical fitness of police officers needs to support good health and physical performance. Physical fitness comprises a considerable amount of training for police students who are to become police officers. However, to what degree police students are able to perceive their fitness level and differentiate between health-related and performance-related physical fitness is unknown. Therefore, the first aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of differentiation between health-related and performance-related physical fitness using physical self-concept and measured indicators of physical fitness. The second aim of this study was to investigate the association between components of physical self-concept and measured indicators of physical fitness of police students. The sample of 177 police students of both sexes (98 males and 79 females) completed a 40-item physical self-description questionnaire and their physical abilities were assessed for handgrip strength, standing long jump, 30 s sit-ups, and 12-min running. Principal component analysis established health-related and performance-related physical fitness from both perceived and measured physical fitness measures. Correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between the perceived and measured physical fitness. Results suggest small to moderate ability to recognize the level of certain physical abilities, indicating the association between psychological mechanisms and biological functioning.

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Wang, Bo. "SPORTS METABOLISM IN IMPROVING NATIONAL FITNESS." Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte 27, no. 8 (August 2021): 818–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1517-8692202127082021_0354.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Exercise can invigorate the body's metabolism. There are very few people who know how sports promote people's physical and mental health. How to lead people to participate in physical exercise through sports is a question worth considering. Objective: We explore the effects of sports on human metabolism. Methods: The article analyzes athletes’ physical and chemical indicators before and after exercise and during the recovery period. The indicators cover blood routine, urine routine, and blood testosterone content. Results: The blood and urine routines of athletes before and after training are different (P<0.05). After an expressive number of exercises, the urine testosterone content will be different due to the difference in genders (P<0.05). Conclusions: Physical exercise has a very significant impact on human metabolism. The body's hormone levels and metabolism are related to the amount of exercise. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

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Fernate, Andra, Zermena Vazne, and Andrejs Levskojs. "ANALYSIS OF THE SELF-REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRES INDICATORS." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 4 (May 21, 2019): 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2019vol4.3746.

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“Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030” emphasizes the need for weekly moderate physical activity for ensuring human health. Physical activity can be measured by a variety of objective and subjective methods, but one of the prerequisites for understanding the connection between active lifestyle and health certainty that the measuring instrument measures the feature for which it has been created and that it can be used in many countries. The goal of the research is to determine the correlations between measurement properties of fitness club clients’ self-reported physical activity indicators in the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), European Health Interview Survey-Physical Activity Questionnaire (EHIS-PAQ), and to evaluate their concurrent validity. Methods: participants (volunteers) were 70 fitness club visitors (age 18-79). This research is preparative part for the further research of the project “European Physical Activity and Sports Monitoring System (EUPASMOS)”. The type, involvement and amount of physical activity was determined by the GPAQ, IPAQ and EHIS-PAQ adapted into Latvian. The research results showed that questionnaires allowed to determine the respondents’ physical activity indicators in and out of fitness club activities. Statistically significant correlations were determined between indicators obtained in all physical activity questionnaires applied in the research (p<0.05). This confirms that all three physical activity determination questionnaires can be used for physical activity research in Latvian environment.

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Ivashchenko, Olga, Olena Kapkan, Oleg Khudolii, and Tetiana Yermakova. "Informative Indicators of 14-15 Years’ Age Boys’ Motor Fitness." Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ 17, no. 2 (June 25, 2017): 86–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2017.2.1193.

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The purpose of the research is to determine informative indicators for in-group and intra-group control of 14 and 15 years’ age boys’ motor fitness. Material & methods: in the research 112 schoolchildren participated: 14 years’ age (n=44), 15 year’ age (n=68). The materials of the research were processed in program of statistical analysis IBM SPSS 20. Factorial analysis as well as discriminant were fulfilled. Results of the research: it was found that for control of motor fitness the most informative indicators were indicators of static power endurance and physical condition. It was also found that results of test “keeping angle on parallel bars” made the highest contribution in function’s change and the closest correlation with the function. Conclusions: 14 years’ boys have better indicators of static and relative strength than 15 years’ age boys. It points at the fact that in 15 years’ age sharp changes of body mass, weight as well as reduction of motor functioning are the reasons of lagging behind. The received data witness that factorial and discriminant analysis can be methodological base for determination of tests’ in-group and intra-group informational potential. For comprehensive control of motor fitness test “Keeping of angle on parallel bars” can be recommended.

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Bakhromov, B. "Analysis and methodology of indicators of physical fitness of children." Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities 12, no. 6 (2022): 99–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2249-7315.2022.00349.5.

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Kikuga, Nobumasa, Susumu S. Sawada, Munehiro Matsushita, Yuko Gando, Natsumi Watanabe, Yuko Hashimoto, Yoshio Nakata, et al. "Predictive Indicators of Early Fitness Club Membership Termination in Japan." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 49, no. 5S (May 2017): 221–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000517453.26867.b7.

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Bodnar, I. R., M. V. Stefanyshyn, and Y. V. Petryshyn. "Assessment of senior pupils’ physical fitness considering physical condition indicators." Pedagogics, psychology, medical-biological problems of physical training and sports 20, no. 6 (November 27, 2016): 9–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.15561/18189172.2016.0602.

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