Table 1.
Anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness variables (n = 387).
| Variables | Mean ± SD | Boys (n = 209) | Girls (n = 178) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 13.48 ± 1.14 | 13.57 ± 1.13 | 13.38 ± 1.14 | 0.097 |
| Weight (kg) | 57.29 ± 13.53 | 59.20 ± 14.21 | 55.05 ± 12.36 | 0.010 * |
| Height (m) | 1.64 ± 0.10 | 1.67 ± 0.11 | 1.61 ± 0.81 | <0.001 * |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.26 ± 4.72 | 22.17 ± 4.91 | 22.37 ± 4.49 | 0.241 |
| Body fat (%) | 21.37 ± 8.79 | 17.37 ± 8.44 | 26.07 ± 6.61 | <0.001 * |
| Waist (cm) | 72.05 ± 10.12 | 73.91 ± 10.41 | 69.86 ± 9.34 | <0.001 * |
| Handgrip (kg) | 25.95 ± 7.01 | 28.18 ± 7.90 | 23.33 ± 4.58 | <0.001 * |
| Jump (cm) | 171.94 ± 1.51 | 182.94 ± 28.60 | 159.02 ± 25.51 | <0.001 * |
| 4 × 10 m (s) | 11.80 ± 1.40 | 11.53 ± 1.59 | 12.11 ± 1.06 | <0.001 * |
| Endurance (CRF) | 6.73 ± 2.52 | 7.52 ± 2.62 | 5.80 ± 2.04 | <0.001 * |
| KIDMED Index | 5.83 ± 2.31 | 5.82 ± 2.18 | 5.84 ± 2.46 | 0.940 |
Note: SD = Standard Deviation, BMI = Body Mass Index, Waist = Waist Circumference, CRF = Cardiorespiratory Fitness. * Expresses statistically significant differences between boys and girls (p < 0.05).