The Impact of a Pilot Community Intervention on Health-Related Fitness Measures in Overweight Children

Authors

Jenny G. Hutchens, Middle Tennesee State UniversityFollow
Jennifer L. Caputo, Middle Tennessee State University
Janet M. Colson, Middle Tennessee State University
Richard S. Farley, Middle Tennessee State University
Matthew S. Renfrow, Middle Tennessee State University
Eric P. Seguin, Vanderbilt Dayani Center

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to pilot a 5-week community-based intervention on improving measures of health-related fitness in overweight children. Data were obtained from 8 overweight and obese 8- to 14-year-old children. Measurements included muscular fitness (curl-ups and modified pull-ups), aerobic capacity (20 meter progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run [PACER] test), body composition (tricep and calf skinfolds), body mass index (BMI), and flexibility (back saver sit-and-reach). A significant reduction in BMI was observed at post-test compared to baseline (p = .03). There was a significant decrease in body fat at post-test for boys (p = .013).

Recommended Citation

Hutchens, Jenny G.; Caputo, Jennifer L.; Colson, Janet M.; Farley, Richard S.; Renfrow, Matthew S.; and Seguin, Eric P. (2010) "The Impact of a Pilot Community Intervention on Health-Related Fitness Measures in Overweight Children," International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 3 : Iss. 3, Pages 150 - 156.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70252/NYJC2386
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol3/iss3/12