Well-being, physical fitness and health profile of 10–12 years old boys in relation to leisure-time sports club activities: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThis study investigated the correlation between sports club activities and well-being and physical health parameters in 10–12 years old boys.DesignCross sectional.SettingDanish schools.Participants2293 boys took part in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresQuestionnaires on part...

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Published in:BMJ open 2021-11, Vol.11 (11), p.e050194-e050194
Main Authors: Larsen, Malte Nejst, Madsen, Mads, Cyril, Rasmus, Madsen, Esben Elholm, Lind, Rune R, Ryom, Knud, Christiansen, Søren Riis, Elbe, Anne-Marie, Krustrup, Peter
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Language:English
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Blood pressure
Children & youth
Cross-sectional studies
education & training (see medical education & training)
Football
Heart rate
Investigations
Leisure
Mental health
Participation
Physical fitness
Physiology
Public Health
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Schools
Sports & recreation clubs
Team handball
Well being
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Summary:ObjectivesThis study investigated the correlation between sports club activities and well-being and physical health parameters in 10–12 years old boys.DesignCross sectional.SettingDanish schools.Participants2293 boys took part in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresQuestionnaires on participation in sports clubs and well-being and testing of physical health profile through measurement of body composition, resting heart rate (RHR), blood pressure and postural balance, jump and Yo-Yo IR1C performance. Data were analysed by participation in sport and according to the five most frequently reported sports.ResultsBoys enrolled in sports clubs had higher physical well-being (51.7±9.7 vs 45.9±8.7) and psychological well-being (53.3±9.6 vs 51.4±10.0), experienced more peers and social support (50.9±9.9 vs 48.0±11.6), and had a more positive perception of the school environment (48.6±7.5 vs 45.9±8.1) than boys not involved in sports clubs. In addition, they showed better Yo-Yo IR1C (+46%), long jump (9%) and balance test performance (+20%). The boys active in sports clubs had higher relative muscle mass (+6%) and lower fat percentage (−3%), body mass index (−6%) and RHR (−5%) compared with boys not involved in sports clubs (p
ISSN:2044-6055
2044-6055
DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050194