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2023, Vol. 5, Issue 8, Part A

The relationship between physical fitness and anthropometric characteristics: A comparative study among rural and urban school children of India (Tamil Nadu)


Author(s): Rekha Goswami

Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of urban and rural school children of India. It also examines whether weight status influences children’s performance on fitness tests. A total of 500 school children (300 boys; 12.48±0.41 years) and (200 girls 12.40±0.30 years) participated in our study. Anthropometry (weight, height, body mass index -BMI- and waist circumference) and fitness tests (push-ups, and 60 m sprint and hand grip test) were assessed by trained physical education teachers. The results of the study showed significant differences in anthropometry and fitness values between boys and girls. The percentage of being overweight was higher in girls, when compared to the boys. Overweight and obese children were more in Urban groups. Between Urban and Rural children, Urban boys and girls were heavier, had a greater waist circumference (p< 0.05), were taller (p< 0.05), and showed higher performance in handgrip strength (p< 0.05) and push- ups (p< 0.05) but not in 60 m sprint (p> 0.05).


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Rekha Goswami. The relationship between physical fitness and anthropometric characteristics: A comparative study among rural and urban school children of India (Tamil Nadu). Int J Multidiscip Trends 2023;5(8):08-12.
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