Relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and latitude in children and adolescents: Results from a cross-sectional survey in China

Zhang, Ting; Yin, Xin; Yang, Xiaoguang; Bi, Chen; Li, Yuqiang; Sun, Yani; Li, Ming; Zhang, Feng; Liu, Yuan

doi:10.1016/j.jesf.2020.12.004

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“…The 20mSRT test was conducted according to the FitnessGram protocol [26]. The measurement details were provided in our previous publications [21,27]. After watching the video containing the test procedure, the participants were told about the test method and details and required to warm up sufficiently before the test.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Multistage 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test Reference Values for Tibetan Children and Adolescents in Tibet, China

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et al. 2022

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Objective: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) reference data for Tibetan (Zang ethnicity) children and adolescents at high altitudes in Tibet of China are lacking. The present study aimed to develop sex- and age-specific 20mSRT norms for Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents at high altitudes. Method: A total of 4667 participants from Lhasa (3650 m), Nagqu (4500 m), and Amdo (4700 m) were selected by a stratified random cluster sampling method in two stages. The 20 m SRT test was used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness. The 20 m SRT norms were developed by the lambda, mu, and sigma method (LMS). Results: The 20 m SRT laps, completed stages/minutes, and the speed at the last complete stage of Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents aged 7–18 years increased with age. Conclusion: Given the importance of CRF for children and adolescents’ health, the government should strengthen the monitoring of the CRF of Tibetan children and adolescents in high-altitude areas, strengthen physical education curriculum reform, and increase the level of physical activity in order to improve the level of CRF in children and adolescents.

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confidence: 99%