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EML 2021, 7 pages - Article ID: EML-2111042112403
Evaluation of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and body composition changes in 8-18 year old female students in Ghaemshahr
a Faculty Of Rehabilitation, University Of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran
ABSTRACT
Background and Aim: The best way to maintain health and increase the possibility of a healthy and longer life is to have a healthy lifestyle and a life with mobility. A sedentary lifestyle is the cause of many diseases and this path should be considered throughout life. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to investigate the level of cardiovascular, skeletal-muscular and physical fitness of 18-8 year old girls in Ghaemshahr who were studying in the academic year 2012-2013. Research Methodology: According to the general purpose of the research, 556 people from the statistical population (students of different educational levels in Ghaemshahr city) (23262 people) were determined as the sample size using the information of Odinski table. After determining the sample size, cluster sampling was performed according to random sampling method and the samples were compared in terms of cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness and body composition. Results: Based on the results of the trend of changes in waist size (WC) in percentage of fat, (WHR) waist to hip ratio, (BMI) body mass index, body, maximum aerobic capacity, abdominal, back, shoulder girdle and hamstring flexibility And shoulder belt was significantly different between all age groups. Conclusion: According to the results, cardiovascular, skeletal-muscular fitness and physical composition of female students aged 8 to 18 years in Ghaemshahr have changed significantly in different age periods, which in some cases can be a concern for the health of people that should Try to improve people’s condition with proper physical activity programs.