Associations among handgrip strength, dietary pattern, and physical activity level in Physical Education students.
Journal Title: Uluslararası Spor Egzersiz ve Antrenman Bilimi dergisi - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships among handgrip strength (HGS), dietary pattern, and physical activity level in students from a physical education and sport department. Material and Methods: In this study, 124 men and 77 women aged 18–29 y participated. HGS was evaluated in the dominant hand by using an adjustable handgrip dynamometer and expressed in Newton. Dietary pattern was evaluated by using the Dietary Pattern Index (DPI) adapted into the Turkish. Physical activity level was measured by using the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: The Spearman correlation coefficient showed that HGS positively correlated with IPAQ score (r=0.204, p=0.004), body mass index (r=0.559, p<0.001), and age (r=0.205, p=0.003), but negatively correlated with DPI score (r=−0.179, p=0.01). Conclusion: HGS is a useful, simple, and objective assessment tool for monitoring the physical activity levels and dietary patterns of young subjects.
Authors and Affiliations
Cem KURT, İsa SAĞIROĞLU, İmran KURT ÖMÜRLÜ, Fatih ÇATIKKAŞ
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP177670
- DOI 10.18826/useeabd.291965
- Views 162
- Downloads 0
Relationship between goal orientation and perceived motivational climate in football players of different playing positions
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether the characteristics of goal orientation and perceived motivational climate change according to the playing positions of amateur footballers. Material and Methods: Fo...
The study of the somatotypes of the Turkish National Rafting Team
Aim: In the study, it was aimed to determine the somatotype characteristics of the male athletes of the Turkish National Rafting Team. 8 male rafting athletes from the Turkish National Rafting Team voluntarily participat...
Peace” theme in outcomes of the international olympic congresses
Pierre de Coubertin’s aim was to start a global movement through the modern Olympic games which encompassed all of the countries and their youth as representatives of their respective countries. The movement that he atte...
The role of self–esteem and passion in determining resilience in athletes: an application of structural equation modelling
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of self-esteem and passion in determining resilience in athletes. Material and Methods: 105 females (Xage=19.50±1.45) and 132 males (Xage=21.27±2.76) totally 237 (X...
Investigation of internet addiction and personality relationship among university students
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to examine to internet addiction and personality relation among university students. Material and Methods: Totally 527 students, studying at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart university participate...