Table 2.
Changes in physical fitness variables after school-based physical activity program.
Variables | Pre-Program | Post-Program | t | p |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hand grip strength (kg) | 33.39 ± 11.05 | 42.34 ± 11.52 | −16.561 | <0.001 *** |
Standing long jump (cm) | 168.90 ± 38.36 | 178.24 ± 41.62 | −4.588 | <0.001 *** |
Shuttle run test (reps) | 42.71 ± 22.90 | 54.51 ± 18.56 | −6.966 | <0.001 *** |
Sit and reach (cm) | 13.07 ± 8.91 | 14.73 ± 8.15 | −2.837 | 0.005 ** |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.04 ± 3.55 | 21.08 ± 3.68 | −0.221 | 0.825 |
Health-related physical fitness total score (points) | 53.09 ± 14.05 | 56.29 ± 12.71 | −3.398 | 0.001 ** |
** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001; tested by paired t-test.