Comparison of physical activity and physical fitness in children and adolescents of Chinese Han and Tibet ethnicity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22073050 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaodi Liu (0009-0009-5747-1819, Ningbo University), Jiaxing Tang (0000-0003-2006-1022, Shanghai University of Sport), Weixuan Long (Zhejiang University), Yu Zou (0000-0001-8685-8355, Zhejiang University), Jingwang Tan (Zhejiang University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1392803-1392803 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1392803 |
| PMID | 38784594 |
| OpenAlex | W4396763080 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 63 |
Background Physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) are important markers of health status in children and adolescents in different ethnicities. In this study, we aimed to compare the PA and PF indicators between Tibetan and Han children and adolescents. Methods Children and adolescents of 4–9 grades were recruited in Shigatse ( n = 963) and Shanghai ( n = 2,525) respectively. The information related to demographic, PA, and PF was collected via a self-reported questionnaire. PA was assessed through the participation of moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA), muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) and organized sport participation (OSP). PF was estimated using the International Fitness Scale containing components of overall fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, speed and agility, muscular strength and flexibility. Results Han (mean age = 13.45 ± 3.3 years; 49.7% girls) and Tibet (mean age = 13.8 ± 2.5 years; 48.3% girls) children and adolescents from Shanghai and Shigatse completed the questionnaire survey. It was revealed that Tibetan students had higher MVPA, MSE and OSP than children and adolescents of Han ethnicity ( p < 0.01, small to medium effect size). A relatively higher percentage of student in Shanghai did not participate in any form of PA. On the other hand, less Tibetan students thought their PF indicators including overall fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, speed and agility, muscular strength and flexibility were poor or very poor than their counterparts of Han ethnicity ( p < 0.01, small to medium effect size). Conclusion Tibetan children and adolescents have higher levels of PA and PF in comparison to their Han counterparts. More children and adolescents of Han ethnicity engage in no PA and think their PF indicators were poor
Cardiorespiratory fitness · Ethnic group · Physical activity · Physical fitness · Physical strength · Physical therapy · Body Composition Measurement Techniques · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Demography · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |