Evaluation of Health-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Turkish Students in Urban and Rural School Districts

Gökhan UMUTLU; Nasuh Evrim ACAR; Yağmur AKKOYUNLU

doi:https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.432510

Article Details

Evaluation of Health-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Turkish Students in Urban and Rural School Districts

Authors:

Gökhan UMUTLU | Nasuh Evrim ACAR | Yağmur AKKOYUNLU

Publisher:

Nevzat DEMİRCİ

Journal:

International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.29-37

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000456840

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

2645-9094

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.432510

Abstract:

 


Physical fitness (PF) is an important element for overall
health. The scope of the current study was to investigate the level of physical
fitness of 12-14 aged students in urban and rural school districts and it's
relation to the rate of physical activity participation. A total of 214
students (100 boys and 114 girls) were enrolled in this research, respectively.
PF was assessed using five tests from the Fitnessgram Test Battery. According
to Fitnessgram health-related ﬁtness standards the prevalence of percent body
fat (NI-Health Risk: 22.8% vs. 11.5%; NI: 43.3% vs. 19.5; HFZ: 33.1% vs. 69.0%;
Very Lean: 0.8% vs. 0%); BMI (NI-Health Risk: 4.7% vs. 2.3%; NI: 17.3% vs. 5.7%;
HFZ: 67.7% vs. 78.2%; Very Lean: 10.2% vs. 13.8%) and VO2max (NI: 12.6% vs. 0%;
HFZ: 87.4% vs. 100%) were found in the overall sample in urban and rural school districts,
respectively. As stated in Kruskal-Wallis H test results, the students in the
urban school districts had significantly higher body weight (x2(1) =20.44, p=0,000),
percent body fat(x2(1)
=20.49, p=0.000), BMI(x2(1)
=15.45, p=0.000) and significantly lower VO2max (x2(1) =11.21, p=0.001), curl-ups (x2(1) =54.77, p=0.000), 90o push-ups (x2(1) =5.09, p=0.024) and PA
participation rates (x2(1)
=85.02, p=0.000) compared to 
counterparts in the rural school districts. In conclusion, the physical
activity participation levels of the overall students were positively
associated with the school district, VO2max, curl-up, and push-up. However, it was negatively correlated with body weight, percent body fat, and
BMI in urban and rural school districts.


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Article Details

Evaluation of Health-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Turkish Students in Urban and Rural School Districts

Authors: Gökhan UMUTLU | Nasuh Evrim ACAR | Yağmur AKKOYUNLU

Publisher: Nevzat DEMİRCİ

Journal: International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.29-37

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000456840

Frequency: Bi-Annual

eISSN: 2645-9094

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.432510

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Authors:

Gökhan UMUTLU | Nasuh Evrim ACAR | Yağmur AKKOYUNLU

Publisher:

Nevzat DEMİRCİ

Journal:

International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.29-37

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000456840

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

2645-9094

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.432510