Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)

This study aims to determine if the income level of family has any affect on the health of children, especially their fitness level (physical activity), cardiorespiratory endurance and level of obesity. A total of 420 children aged 10 to 12 years old participated in this study. This study was conduc...

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Main Author:	Nurul Diyana Sanuddin
Format:	thesis
Language:	eng
Published:	2015
Subjects:	GV Recreation Leisure
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spelling	oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:14622020-02-27 Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR) 2015 Nurul Diyana Sanuddin GV Recreation Leisure This study aims to determine if the income level of family has any affect on the health of children, especially their fitness level (physical activity), cardiorespiratory endurance and level of obesity. A total of 420 children aged 10 to 12 years old participated in this study. This study was conducted at selected primary schools in Teluk Intan, Perak. The height and weight (antropometric measurement) of each student were recorded. The students were also required to complete a 1,600 meters run or walk for cardiorespiratory endurance test, body fat percentage test and answered children's leisure activities study survey (CLASS). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) analyze showed, a significant difference in physical activity among children from different income level of a family. Besides, it showed no significant difference in maximal volume oxygen consumption (V02max), body mass index, and skinfold thickness among children from different income level of a family. As a conclusion, in order to increase participation in physical activity among school children, the parents and teachers need to encourage school children to get involved in physical activity, such as parents do some exercise with their children rather than watching television. Besides, the teachers need to make their physical education classes more enjoyable to attract the children participation and promote students wellness. 2015 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=1462 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=1462 text eng closedAccess Masters Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Kejurulatihan N/A
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spellingShingle	GV Recreation Leisure Nurul Diyana Sanuddin Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)
description	This study aims to determine if the income level of family has any affect on the health of children, especially their fitness level (physical activity), cardiorespiratory endurance and level of obesity. A total of 420 children aged 10 to 12 years old participated in this study. This study was conducted at selected primary schools in Teluk Intan, Perak. The height and weight (antropometric measurement) of each student were recorded. The students were also required to complete a 1,600 meters run or walk for cardiorespiratory endurance test, body fat percentage test and answered children's leisure activities study survey (CLASS). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) analyze showed, a significant difference in physical activity among children from different income level of a family. Besides, it showed no significant difference in maximal volume oxygen consumption (V02max), body mass index, and skinfold thickness among children from different income level of a family. As a conclusion, in order to increase participation in physical activity among school children, the parents and teachers need to encourage school children to get involved in physical activity, such as parents do some exercise with their children rather than watching television. Besides, the teachers need to make their physical education classes more enjoyable to attract the children participation and promote students wellness.
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author	Nurul Diyana Sanuddin
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title	Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)
title_short	Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)
title_full	Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)
title_fullStr	Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)
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granting_institution	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance and body weight status according to socioeconomic status of family among school children in Teluk Intan, Perak (IR)

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