Physical changes of puberty mark the onset of adolescence (Lerner & Steinberg, 2009). For both boys and girls, these changes include a growth spurt in height, growth of pubic and underarm hair, and skin changes (e.g., pimples). Boys also experience growth in facial hair and a...
This study attempts to analyse physical fitness and basic anthropometric parameters of children and adolescents participating in the nationwide physical activity promotion programme “Athletics for All!” (AFA). The programme aims to establish a national system for diagnosing, selecting, recruiting, and ...
While the ASMR decreased in both genders, the decline was more pronounced in females than in males (EAPC: −1.1% vs. −0.32%). Despite this faster decline, women consistently had a higher ASMR than men. This gender disparity persisted not only globally but also in all regions besides ...
11,27 In children and adolescents, ROS lead to age-specific changes in both oxidative and antioxidant markers.28 Evidence indicates that lower antioxidant reserves, such as glutathione peroxidase, in children in general, as well as in children with chronically intensive training loads, predispose ...
skin folds, %BF, waist and height rather than BMI alone, should be measured during puberty, keeping growth changes with increasing lean body mass in mind.doi:10.4314/ajpherd.v14i4.24819D NaudeHS KrugerAE PienaarRL MamabolAfrican Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance...
On the other hand, randomized-controlled trials show large dropout rates and need long periods of time to achieve measurable changes in bone mass [6]. Furthermore, RCTs are carried out using specific types of activities with different volumes, duration and intensities, which do not represent ...
After controlling for bone age, body mass, body height, and calcium intake, lean mass was the most important predictor of bone size and/or mineral in both genders (p < 0.05), while habitual weight-bearing PA positively influenced BMC in boys (p < 0.05). The effect of muscle in bone ...
Inactive girls undertaking irregular physical activity are likely to focus on factors such as the number of calories burned, immediate reduction in body weight, or visible changes in appearance. Concern with these issues may overshadow positive emotions such as satisfaction that can arise from ...
Background/Objectives: Physical performance is becoming increasingly critical in basketball, as it directly influences players’ agility, power, and endurance. This study aimed to assess the progression of body composition and physical performance metrics across different ages and genders, establishing age...
In relation to weight, Owaist, Ofat, and Oweight, the participants of both genders showed significantly higher results than the N-Owaist, N-Ofat, and N-Oweight participants (p < 0.001; ES:1.40–2.10). Also, higher levels of BMI (p < 0.001; ES: 1.83–2.98), body fat percentage (...