Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman
This study investigated the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and physical fitness (cardiovascular fitness, body fat percentage, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance) of 10th-grade male students in Oman. Data were collected from 330 students. All participants completed a des...
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| author | Khoo, Selina Al-Shamli, A.K. |
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| description | This study investigated the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and physical fitness (cardiovascular fitness, body fat percentage, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance) of 10th-grade male students in Oman. Data were collected from 330 students. All participants completed a descriptive questionnaire, a 1 mile walk/run test; a skinfold analysis of the chest, abdomen, and thigh; a sit and reach test; a hand grip test; and a 1-minute sit-up test. Students spent an average of 19.20 ± 6.77 hours on sedentary activities, 3.46 ± 2.11 hours on sports activities, and 11.22 ± 9.24 hours working per week. The students had an average body fat percentage of 6.38% ± 4.67%, muscle strength 38.04 ± 7.55 kg, flexibility 38.01 ± 7.41 cm, abdominal muscle endurance 38.85 ± 8.15 times/min, and cardiovascular endurance 8.10 ± 1.65 minutes. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-142552019-08-26T07:45:26Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/14255/ Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman Khoo, Selina Al-Shamli, A.K. GV Recreation Leisure This study investigated the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and physical fitness (cardiovascular fitness, body fat percentage, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance) of 10th-grade male students in Oman. Data were collected from 330 students. All participants completed a descriptive questionnaire, a 1 mile walk/run test; a skinfold analysis of the chest, abdomen, and thigh; a sit and reach test; a hand grip test; and a 1-minute sit-up test. Students spent an average of 19.20 ± 6.77 hours on sedentary activities, 3.46 ± 2.11 hours on sports activities, and 11.22 ± 9.24 hours working per week. The students had an average body fat percentage of 6.38% ± 4.67%, muscle strength 38.04 ± 7.55 kg, flexibility 38.01 ± 7.41 cm, abdominal muscle endurance 38.85 ± 8.15 times/min, and cardiovascular endurance 8.10 ± 1.65 minutes. SAGE Publications 2012-01 Article PeerReviewed Khoo, Selina and Al-Shamli, A.K. (2012) Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 24 (1). pp. 128-135. ISSN 1010-5395, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539510366178 <https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539510366178>. http://aph.sagepub.com/content/24/1/128.long doi: 10.1177/1010539510366178 |
| spellingShingle | GV Recreation Leisure Khoo, Selina Al-Shamli, A.K. Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title | Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title_full | Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title_fullStr | Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title_full_unstemmed | Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title_short | Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Male Adolescents in Oman |
| title_sort | leisure time physical activity and physical fitness of male adolescents in oman |
| topic | GV Recreation Leisure |
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