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2219-2808 (online) |
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© The Author(s) 2026. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Sport Sciences |
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Observational Study |
| Article Title |
Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index of Nigerian youth: A FitnessGram-based assessment
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Invited Manuscript |
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Danladi Ibrahim Musa, Andrew A Tyoakaa, Tavershima Kparev and Gregory J Welk |
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| Corresponding Author |
Danladi Ibrahim Musa, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Faculty of Education, Anyigba 272102, Kogi, Nigeria. dimusa55@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Exercise; Fitness testing; Nigerian youth; Physical fitness; Public health |
| Core Tip |
This study assessed the proportion of Nigerian youth who met the FitnessGram criterion-referenced health standards for aerobic capacity (AC) and body composition (BC). Achievement rates for AC were 82.7% among males and 78.7% among females. For BC, both sexes showed high success rates - 96.1% for males and 96.0% for females. Compared with their American and European counterparts, Nigerian youth performed better on both health indicators. However, disparities were observed in AC, with older males and adolescent females more likely to fall short of the standards. Regular participation in aerobic physical activity is recommended to reduce future cardiovascular disease risk. |
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2026-05-13 08:18 |
| Citation |
Musa DI, Tyoakaa AA, Kparev T, Welk GJ. Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index of Nigerian youth: A FitnessGram-based assessment. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(2): 114903 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i2/114903.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114903 |
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