Table 2.
Participant characteristics (n = 48). Data are means (±SD).
| Characteristic | Whole Group | Boys (n = 28) | Girls (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 10.4 (.5) | 10.4 (.5) | 10.4 (.5) |
| YAPHV (years) | -2.32 (.94) | -3.03 (.44) | -1.39 (.52) *** |
| Weight (kg) | 36.3 (7.6) | 35.8 (6.9) | 37.1 (8.7) |
| Standing height (m) | 1.43 (.06) | 1.43 (.06) | 1.43 (.07) |
| Body mass index (kg·m-2) | 17.8 (3.1) | 17.5 (2.8) | 18.1 (3.6) |
| Estimated VO2 max (ml·kg-1·min-1) | 27.5 (7.0) | 28.9 (7.8) | 25.5 (5.1) |
VO2 max, maximal oxygen consumption; YAPHV, years from age of peak height velocity.
*** p < 0.001