KANDRAC, Robert, Marek KOKINDA, Pavel RUŽBARSKÝ, Milan TUREK, Mario JANCOSEK, Martin ZVONAŘ and Gheorghe BALINT. Health-related physical fitness in Slovak youth. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE. Itálie: Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2021, vol. 180, 7-8, p. 370-373. ISSN 0393-3660. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.23736/S0393-3660.20.04378-8.
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Original name Health-related physical fitness in Slovak youth
Authors KANDRAC, Robert (703 Slovakia, guarantor), Marek KOKINDA (703 Slovakia), Pavel RUŽBARSKÝ (703 Slovakia), Milan TUREK (703 Slovakia), Mario JANCOSEK (703 Slovakia), Martin ZVONAŘ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Gheorghe BALINT (642 Romania).
Edition GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE, Itálie, Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2021, 0393-3660.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30306 Sport and fitness sciences
Country of publisher Italy
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14510/21:00124605
Organization unit Faculty of Sports Studies
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.23736/S0393-3660.20.04378-8
UT WoS 000704965800007
Keywords (in Czech) Health;Physical fitness;Obesity;Adolescent;Slovakia
Keywords in English Health;Physical fitness;Obesity;Adolescent;Slovakia
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to determine health-related physical fitness profile of male adolescents living in Slovakia. METHODS: A sample of 197 Slovak youth (mean age 17.15 +/- 0.99 years) completed 6 physical fitness field tests selected from the Fitnessgram test battery: push-ups and flexed arm hang (upper-body strength and endurance), curl-ups (abdominal strength and endurance). trunk lift (trunk extensor strength and flexibility), and back-saver sit and reach (flexibility) complemented by 20-meter endurance shuttle run (aerobic capacity). Physical fitness test scores were classified using Fitnessgram criterion-referenced health standards and standards for 20-meter endurance shuttle run. RESULTS: The results showed that mean test scores of Slovak youth for push-ups. curl-ups, flexed arm hang, trunk lift and back-saver sit and reach test exceeded Fitnessgram performance standards for the achievement of Health Fitness Zone. However, the 20-meter endurance shuttle run scores revealed low aerobic capacity level of male adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides data about health-related physical fitness profiles of Slovak male adolescents. The results have shown superior level of upper-body strength, endurance and flexibility, but low level of aerobic capacity.
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