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Estimated physical fitness and sociability: an interdisciplinary pilot study among French students
Alessandro Porrovecchio1, Philippe Masson2, Irina Brumboiu3
1Univ. Littoral Côte d'Opale, Univ. Lille, Univ. Artois, ULR 7369 - URePSSS - Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport Santé Société, Dunkerque, France - alessandro.porrovecchio@univ-littoral.fr.
Background:
The aim of this pilot study is to explore the main social factors influencing estimated physical fitness.
Methods:
During the academic year of 2014/2015, 909 students from two French universities of the Hauts-de-France region completed a study including standardized anonymous self-reported questionnaires. Data were related to age, sex, social class, physical activity, social life and sociability. Physical fitness estimation was assessed through a validated VO
Results:
A total of 749 17- to 24-year-old students were included. The mean age was 19.58. The sample was composed mainly of girls (59.68%). The mean estimated VO
Conclusions:
Our study shows the importance of the socialization environment. The role, the age and the employment status of the parents are significant as they are a reference for the practice of sports and physical activities. The level of independence and sociability is strongly correlated to estimated physical fitness. These findings stress the need to develop a more holistic study, based on comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches.
