AptidÃO fÍsica relacionada À saÚde em escolares de municÍpio de pequeno porte do interior do Brasil

Abstract

This study aimed to determine health-related physical fitness in school children of a small town in the interior of Brazil. The sample was comprised of 56 schools (27 male), enrolled in the elementary school of the city. Were performed clinical trials (arterial pressure and heart rate), anthropometric (body mass, stature and skin folds) and motor (flexibility, strength/endurance, strength of upper abdominal and cardiorespiratory fitness). We found the mean age was 13.10 ± 1.06 years, and the results showed difference between sexes only in body fat percentage variable, being higher in females (p<0.001). Abdominal strength and upper limbs strength were found of higher in males (p<0.001), respectively. In conclusion, the body fat percentage was higher in females and the abdominal strength and upper limb strength were higher in males. No significant differences were observed for parental education and family income.