The Differences of Physical Activity Level and Health Related Physical Fitness Between Obese and Non-obese Students in Vocational High School Students in Penghu County

• Main Authors: She, Youngh-Ho, 薛永和
• Other Authors: Adi Wang, Ph.D
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/95545227451628151007

碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 體育學系碩士班 === 95 === This study was mainly to examine the differences of physical activity level and health-related physical fitness between obese and non-obese boys and girls in vocational high school students. It also attempted to give a further study on the relationship between physical activity level and health-related physical fitness. Subjects were screened by Body Mass Index (BMI). There were 115 boys and 56 girls from the obese group and 241 boys and 206 girls from non-obese group, total of 618 students participated in this study. All of the participants’ performances were recorded in a three-day physical activity recalling table. Every participant took physical fitness tests which included: sitting and bending forward, one minute sit-ups with bended knees, standing-long jump, 1600 meter running for boy students, and 800 meter running for girl students. Every physical fitness test was done in accordance with the regulations from Department of Education. The results were analyzed by SPSS software with significant level of α=0.05. The results were as follows: a. Boys from the non-obese group had a significantly higher physical activity level than those in obese group. b. Girls from the non-obese group had a significantly higher physical activity level than those in obese group. c. As for measurements of health-related physical fitness such as cardiovascular endurance, explosive force, muscular endurance and flexibility, non-obese group was significantly better than obese group. d. Physical activity level showed an inverse relationship with BMI revealed a direct relationship with other health-related physical fitness. However, no significant differences in flexibility were found. In conclusion, the students in the obese group compared with national students showing inferior performance in health-related physical fitness; and the students in the non-obese group compared with national students showing superior or excellent performance in health-related physical fitness. That evidences the vocational students, lack for physical activities. Besides, the students in the non-obese groups still need more physical exercise than before for health. Therefore, the students are encouraged to participate in physical exercises more often. The more physical exercises they participate, the better performance they will show in health-related physical fitness.