期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：3
页码：3083-3088
DOI：10.9756/INT-JECSE/V14I3.375
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：High socioeconomic status has association with the factors of non-communicable diseases such as obesity due to inactive lifestyle. The different in socioeconomic status has contributed to changes in lifestyle. The aim of this study is to determine the differences of body mass index, physical activity habit and cardiorespiratory endurance capability according to the household income. A total of 420 school children aged 10 to 12 years old participated in this study. The height and body weight of the participants student were recorded. The students were also asked to perform 1600 meters run for cardiorespiratory endurance test and required to complete the Children’s Leisure Activities Study Survey (CLASS) questionnaire. A non-parametric test was conducted which is Kruskal - Wallis Test to analyse the differences of socioeconomic status on physical activity, VO2max, and body mass index. Kruskal - Wallis Test analysis shows a significant difference in BMI and VO2max among boy and PA for both boys and girl from different income level. However, there is no significant different on VO2max and body mass index among the girl from a different income level of a family. In conclusion, in order to increase participation in physical activity, children need to be informed about the importance of physical activity. Parents and teachers need to teach children the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. Limited space at home is one of the barriers to children's physical activity. They are depending on the availability of the nearby playground to play.
关键词：Body Mass Index;Cardiorespiratory Endurance;Physical Activity;Socio-economic Status
