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The Multistage 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test Reference Values for Tibetan Children and Adolescents in Tibet, China

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  • Xiaojian Yin

    (Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China)

  • Feng Zhang

    (Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China)

  • Pengwei Sun

    (Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China)

  • Yuan Liu

    (Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China)

  • Yaru Guo

    (Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China)

Abstract

Objective: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) reference data for Tibetan (Zang ethnicity) children and adolescents at high altitudes in Tibet of China are lacking. The present study aimed to develop sex- and age-specific 20mSRT norms for Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents at high altitudes. Method: A total of 4667 participants from Lhasa (3650 m), Nagqu (4500 m), and Amdo (4700 m) were selected by a stratified random cluster sampling method in two stages. The 20 m SRT test was used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness. The 20 m SRT norms were developed by the lambda, mu, and sigma method (LMS). Results: The 20 m SRT laps, completed stages/minutes, and the speed at the last complete stage of Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents aged 7–18 years increased with age. Conclusion: Given the importance of CRF for children and adolescents’ health, the government should strengthen the monitoring of the CRF of Tibetan children and adolescents in high-altitude areas, strengthen physical education curriculum reform, and increase the level of physical activity in order to improve the level of CRF in children and adolescents.

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  • Xiaojian Yin & Feng Zhang & Pengwei Sun & Yuan Liu & Yaru Guo, 2022. "The Multistage 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test Reference Values for Tibetan Children and Adolescents in Tibet, China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-8, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:12703-:d:933457
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