Comparative Analysis of the Physical Fitness Test Results of Undergraduate Students in Government University in Guangdong Province

Dianyun Hou

doi:10.54097/bejrpw38

Authors

Dianyun Hou

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/bejrpw38

Keywords:

Comparative Analysis, Physical Fitness, Test Results.

Abstract

The vitality of a nation is reflected in the physical fitness of its youth, a component integral to global health research. This study sought to reveal the current state of physical fitness among undergraduates at government university in Guangdong province, with the principal aim of providing an empirical basis for interventions and policy recommendations. Adopting a descriptive comparative approach, the research scrutinized physical fitness test records from 2020 through 2023. Quantitative analysis, employing mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, and post hoc tests, discerned significant disparities in physical fitness and BMI when stratified by academic year level. The findings indicated significant variations in physical fitness across different student groups, necessitating tailored approaches to health promotion.

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