Secular trends in aerobic fitness performance in 13-18-year-old adolescents from 1976 to 2001
Secular trends in aerobic fitness performance in 13-18-year-old adolescents from 1976 to 2001
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DOI:
10.1136/bjsm.2008.055913
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发表时间:
2010-10-01
影响因子:
18.4
通讯作者:
Kujale, U. M.
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作者:
Huotan, P. R. T.;Nupponen, H.;Kujale, U. M.
Objective To analyse the secular trends in aerobic fitness performance and some of its determinants (body mass index (BMI) and leisure time physical activity (LTPA)) in adolescentsDesign Cross-sectional population-based studies in 1976 and 2001 in Finland A stratified random sample of Finnish 13-18-year-old adolescents was studied in 1976 (n = 717, 384 boys and 333 girls) and in 2001 (n = 558, 305 boys and 253 girls) The main outcome measure was aerobic fitness, estimated with a 2000 m (for boys) and 1500 m (for girls) running test, the weight and height of participants were also measured Self-reported weekly frequency of LTPA of at least 30 min duration and regularity of participation in organised sport were obtained by questionnaire Identical methods were used in 1976 and 2001Results Running time was longer in 2001 compared to 1976 in boys (56 s, Cohen d = 046, medium effect size, p