Table 1. Participant demographic characteristics and physical activity.
| Variable | Non-athletes,mean (SE)(n = 19) | Table tennis athletes,mean (SE)(n = 20) | t(37) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 21.26 (0.56) | 20.65 (0.39) | 0.91 |
| Female (No.) | 10 | 9 | |
| Height (cm) | 169.05 (2.16) | 170.80 (1.91) | −0.61 |
| Weight (kg) | 63.50 (2.42) | 61.93 (2.02) | 0.50 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.09 (0.45) | 21.14 (0.43) | 1.53 |
| Physical activity (METs-min/w) | 3,629.11 (717.62) | 4,186.70 (605.81) | −0.60 |
| Table tennis experience (years) | NA | 10.68 (0.32) | NA |
Notes.
- BMI
- body mass index
- METs
- metabolic equivalents
- NA
- not applicable