Physical Fitness and Physical Activity in Obese and Nonobese Flemish Youth

Abstract Objective : To assess different aspects of physical fitness and physical activity in obese and nonobese Flemish youth. Research Methods and Procedures : A random sample of 3214 Flemish schoolchildren was selected and divided into an “obese” and “nonobese” group based on body mass index and sum of skinfolds. Physical fitness was assessed by the European physical fitness test battery. Physical activity was estimated by a modified version of the Baecke Questionnaire. Results : Obese subjects had inferior performances on all tests requiring propulsion or lifting of the body mass (standing... Mehr ...