A multi-level analysis of individual- and school-level correlates of physical fitness in children

Background: Children's physical fitness is potentially influenced by biological, behavioural and environmental factors. Aim: To investigate the importance of individual-level and school-level characteristics in explaining variation in children's physical fitness. Subjects and methods: The...

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Published in:Annals of human biology 2018-11, Vol.45 (6-8), p.470-477
Main Authors: Santos, Carla, Carolina Reyes, Ana, Moura-Dos-Santos, Marcos André, Pereira, Sara, Natacha Gomes, Thayse, Tani, Go, Vasconcelos, Olga, Chaves, Raquel N., Garganta, Rui, Barreira, Tiago V., Katzmarzyk, Peter T., Maia, José
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Language:English
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Children
multi-level modelling
physical fitness
school context
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Summary:Background: Children's physical fitness is potentially influenced by biological, behavioural and environmental factors. Aim: To investigate the importance of individual-level and school-level characteristics in explaining variation in children's physical fitness. Subjects and methods: The sample comprised 354 Portuguese children, aged 5-10 years. Physical fitness [(handgrip (HG) strength, standing long jump (SLJ), shuttle-run (SR), total physical fitness score (PFz)], gross motor coordination (GMC) and body mass index (BMI) were assessed. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was objectively monitored; birth weight and socio-economic status (SES) were obtained by questionnaire. School contexts were assessed via an objective audit. Multilevel models using the Bayesian approach were used. Results: Age was positively associated with HG, SLJ and PFz (p 
ISSN:0301-4460
1464-5033
DOI:10.1080/03014460.2018.1549684