OBJECTIVE To objectively and critically assess body mass index and to propose alternatives for relating body weight and height that are evidence-based and that eliminate or reduce the limitations of the body mass index. METHODS To analyze the relations involving weight and height, we used 2 databases as follows: 1) children and adolescents from Brazil, the United States, and Switzerland; and ...

The purpose of the study was a biodynamic analysis of the kinematic, dynamic and EMG parameters of two types of drop jumps (heights of 25 cm and 45 cm). The sample of measured subjects included four female elite triple jump athletes, with their best results varying from 13.33 to 15.06 meters. The kinematic and dynamic parameters were calculated with the use of a bipedal tensiometric force plate...

This study aimed to examine the relationships between the cognitive aspect of college students’ attitudes toward physical education (PE) and their social skills in PE classes. A sample of 573 first-year students (269 male and 304 female, mean age = 17.6 years) in China was investigated in terms of their social behaviors in current PE classes and evaluations of their high school PE. Correlation ...

This study compared moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and students without disabilities during inclusive physical education and recess. Students (7-12 years) wore a uniaxial accelerometer in school for 5 consecutive school days. Results indicated a significant difference between settings, F(1,46) = 15.94, p < .01, partial eta2 = 0.26,...

BACKGROUND The Chilean population has inadequate lifestyles and high prevalence of chronic diseases. AIM To analyze eating behaviors, nutritional status and history of previous diseases, in students of higher education. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional study in students of 54 higher education centers across the country. They answered a survey about dietary habits, physical activity, smo...

The aim of this study was to examine the acquisition sufficiency physical education lesson goals with help Eurofit Test Battery. included 41 students moderate and severe intellectual disability (ID) (9 female, 32 male 29 mentally retarded, 6 down syndrome (DS) 5 autism) who were studying at Recep Birsin Özen Special Education School in Erzurum Turkey. Physical lessons conducted an hour for a da...