Comparison of Body Composition, Cardiovascular Fitness, Eating and Exercise Habits among University Students

Agopyan, Anı

doi:10.1080/09720073.2015.11891649

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“…Female students in this study were younger in age, shorter in height and had higher weight and BMI compared to their male counterparts. These findings corroborate the work of Agopyan (2015) who found that male students had higher means than females in all anthropometry parameters except percent body fat of students among school of Physical Education and Sports in Turkey with regard to gender and three different departments. Earlier studies also reported that females usually have higher BMI and overweight values compared to males (WHO, 2011;Huxley, Mendis & Zheleznyakov, 2010).…”

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Gender disparity in anthropometric and fitness characteristics of university students

Moses

Osei

2015

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Status of anthropometric and fitness characteristics are usually considered as vital tools for health assessment. Although studies have reported that university students exhibit different health related lifestyles, gender comparative information on anthropometric and fitness characteristics in Ghana is scarce. The study examined gender disparity in anthropometric and fitness characteristics of apparently healthy university students. A cross sectional descriptive design approach was utilized. 120 randomly recruited university students (mean age 22.01 ± 2.29years, male, 67 and female, 53) participated in the study. Body weight, height, body mass index, waist and hip circumferences, trunk flexibility and static body balance were measured in a laboratory setting. Results showed that male had higher age (P < 0.05), height (P < 0.05), waist circumference (P < 0.05), waist-hip ratio (P < 0.05) and static balance (P < 0.05) significantly. Weight (P < 0.05) and body mass index (P < 0.05) were significantly higher in female. The proportion of anthropometric and static balance characteristics of male university students was higher than female while trunk flexibility of male compared favourably with their female counterparts. To encourage healthy living of female in this study, flexibly modified and friendly physical activity programmes are recommended.

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“…Lifestyles of inactivity have been considered high among most university students and in particular female (Agopyan, 2015). These inactive habits expose university student to numerous health risk factors and diseases.…”

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Gender disparity in anthropometric and fitness characteristics of university students

Moses

Osei

2015

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“…Kiss et al (2009) also determined body fat percentages for 1,560 female university students in Budapest that fellbetween18.34% and 25.37%. By extension, Agopyan (2015) has reported that exercise and eating habits of university students affect their body composition.…”

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The Four-Year an Investigation of Physical and Physiological Features of Students in a Physical Education and Sports Department

Ocak¹

2016

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“…In recent years, the number of university students who have low physical fitness levels and observe unhealthy dietary patterns has increased dramatically [1]. Their physical activity behaviors are also affected by complex interaction of motivation and self-regulatory skills together with a distinct social and physical environment encompassing college life [2].…”

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Effectiveness of the Multistage Jumping Rope Program in Enhancing the Physical Fitness Levels among University Students

Dimarucot¹,

Soriano²

2020

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Several studies have shown that there has been a sudden decrease in physical activity levels among University students. This is alarming as physical inactivity is a known risk factor for many chronic diseases. Hence, Universities are in the best position to examine the personal and professional lifestyles among their students. The study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of the eight week multistage jumping rope training program in enhancing the physical fitness levels of Filipino university students. The study utilized a quasi-experimental research design and employed a purposive sample of 70 participants， who were screened using Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+ and were required to undergo a progressive eight-week jumping rope test. Cardiovascular endurance was assessed through volume of oxygen uptake or VO 2 max before and after the multistage jumping rope training program. Data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and paired t-test. The results revealed a significant difference in the VO 2 max of males and females after the multistage jumping rope training program. The study affirms the effectiveness of the multistage jumping rope test in increasing the VO 2 max of the participants. Hence, integrating the said program in the school curriculum can significantly enhance their cardiovascular fitness.

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Comparison of Body Composition, Cardiovascular Fitness, Eating and Exercise Habits among University Students

Cited by 11 publications

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Gender disparity in anthropometric and fitness characteristics of university students

Gender disparity in anthropometric and fitness characteristics of university students

The Four-Year an Investigation of Physical and Physiological Features of Students in a Physical Education and Sports Department

Effectiveness of the Multistage Jumping Rope Program in Enhancing the Physical Fitness Levels among University Students

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