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Published in: BMC Public Health 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status on knowledge of physical activity and fitness, attitude toward physical education, and physical activity

Authors: Senlin Chen, Xiangli Gu

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status on knowledge of physical activity and fitness (PAF knowledge), attitude toward physical education (PE), and physical activity.

Methods

A total of 343 middle school students participated in the study (Age: M/SD = 12.76/.94, ranging from 11 to 14 years old). PE Metrics™ was used to measure PAF knowledge, and Attitude toward Physical Education Questionnaire and Youth Activity Profile were used to measure attitude, physical activity and sedentary behavior. Fitness and weight status were assessed using FitnessGram and converted to in Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) or Not in HFZ.

Results

Two-way multivariate analyses of covariance (MANCOVA; gender and grade as covariates) showed a significant group effect for cardiorespiratory fitness (ΛPilla = .07, F4,255 = 5.03, p = .001, \( {\eta}_p^2 \) = .07) but not for weight status (p = .57). PAF knowledge (F1,258 = 9.49, p < .01, \( {\eta}_p^2 \)= .04), attitude (F1,258 = 4.45, p < .05, \( {\eta}_p^2 \)= .02) and sedentary behavior (F1,258 = 6.89, p < .01, \( {\eta}_p^2 \)= .03) all favored the HFZ group.

Conclusions

The findings reinforce the importance of promoting cardiorespiratory fitness in middle school PE as students acquire attitude, knowledge, and behaviors needed for active-living.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status on knowledge of physical activity and fitness, attitude toward physical education, and physical activity
Authors
Senlin Chen
Xiangli Gu
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5176-4

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