Changes in physical fitness of Hungarian college students in the last fifteen years.
This study compared the physical fitness of Hungarian undergraduate students in 2011-2012 with the representative sample surveyed in 1997-1998. A total of 123 males and 309 females (mean age 21.19 ± 2.19 yrs) were randomly selected in two Hungarian universities (Pécs, Kaposvár). Anthropometric data (height, weight, skinfolds, body fat percentages) were measured and the subjects performed 9 tests of the Eurofit Fitness Test Battery. The BMI, total body fat and performance in most of the fitness components (balance, agility/speed, flexibility, abdominal muscular strength, aerobic fitness of females) was higher in 1997-1998 (p<0.05) whereas the handgrip strength and performance in Bent Arm Hanging test were significantly better in 2011-2012 (p<0.001). These findings support interventions focusing on increasing regular physical activity among Hungarian youth.
Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs , Pécs , Hungary.
Mónika
M
Kaj
Éva
É
Tékus
Ivett
I
Juhász
Katinka
K
Stomp
Márta
M
Wilhelm
D050154:Adiposity / Q000502:physiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D014495:Universities
Eurofit; Young adults; anthropometry; physical fitness