title: [Physical characteristics of female nursing students in the first year at university].
abstract: We measured the physique and physical fitness of 528 first year female nursing students in order to develop a plan for the health education and health promotion of nursing students. We also conducted a questionnaire survey of their health condition and athletic activities. The results showed that, compared to the national average for the same age group, the female nursing students had lower body weight, greater agility, and less muscle strength. In addition, they had little experience of athletic activities in junior and senior high school, and a high percentage of them were concerned about their physical fitness.
authors.affiliation: Division of Human, Information and Life Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan.
authors.forename: Fumio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yamazaki
authors.forename: Sachiko
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morikawa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001823:Body Composition; D001827:Body Height; D049628:Body Size; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D010809:Physical Fitness; D013338:Students, Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires