Table 8 Average BMI z scores and physical fitness scores between those who exercise and those who do not
| Â | Do you exercise? | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes n = 311 | No n = 35 | ||
BMI z-scores | −0.357 ± 0.97 | − 0.171 ± 1.15 | 0.364 |
Hand grip (kg) | 4.5 ± 2.1 | 3.9 ± 2.3 | 0.148 |
Forward jump (cm) | 4.7 ± 2.0 | 4.0 ± 2.0 | 0.070 |
Sit-ups (s) | 3.9 ± 1.9 | 2.9 ± 1.8 | 0.003* |
Flexibility (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.3 | 1.5 ± 2.1 | 0.169 |
50 m run (s) | 6.6 ± 2.4 | 5.1 ± 2 | 0.004* |
Total physical fitness score | 20.6 ± 7.2 | 17.5 ± 7.5 | 0.021* |