Table 2. Evolution parameters assessing the physical and psychological dimensions of the health of children and adolescents between the beginning (pre-test) and end (post-test) of the 6 weeks AP programme.
| Pre-test (M ± SD) | Post-test (M ± SD) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical parameters | |||
|
Endurance Total distance (6MWT) (m) Resting HR (bpm) HR max effort (bpm) Recovery factor (bpm) |
602.3 ± 36.9 96.1 ± 3.2 185.3 ± 17.2 57 ± 11.2 |
618.1 ± 46 91.6 ± 4.5 184.6 ± 18.1 60.5 ± 7.8 |
0.06 0.03 0.88 0.61 |
|
Sit-ups(nb/30s) Muscle tone (s) UL strength (m) |
13.8 ± 2.6 76 ± 23.7 3.41 ± 0.32 |
21.75 ± 5.4 100 ± 22.9 3.55 ± 0.44 |
0.011 0.011 0.09 |
|
Strength LL Jump height (cm) Might (W/kg) Strength (N/kg) Speed (cm/s) |
18.2 ± 7.1 29.9 ± 8.7 19.8 ± 2.9 184.8 ± 38.2 |
20.2 ± 5.2 30.5 ± 7.3 20.8 ± 3.6 197.1 ± 26.2 |
0.68 0.75 0.46 0.7 |
|
Pshycological parameters PSI (score) GSE PSW PC SC PA PS |
6.2 ± 2.1 5.4 ± 2.3 6.2 ± 2.3 5.3 ± 3.2 5.8 ± 2.1 5.6 ± 2.5 |
7.7 ± 1.8 7 ± 2.2 7 ± 2.2 7.4 ± 2 6.4 ± 2 7.1 ± 1.8 |
0.02 0.06 0.17 0.02 0.21 0.001 |
SD: Standard Deviation; HR: Heart Rate; LL Strength: Strength of lower limbs
UL Strength: Upper limb strength; PSI: Physical Self-inventory; GSE: Global Self-esteem
PSW: Physical Self-worth; PC: Perceived Physical Condition; SC: Perceived Sport Competence
PA: Physical Attractiveness; PS: Perceived Physical Strength; p: Level of Significance (statistical test pre versus post)