Physical fitness profile of primary school learners in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa

This study adds to the existing body of knowledge about the effect of demographic factors on the physical fitness profile of children, where boys and rural-based learners are reported to be more physically fit than their counterparts.

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Health SA Gesondheid
Published
2024-08-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2611
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2
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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article
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1.09

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Physical fitness profile of primary school learners in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa

Chioneso Show Marange, Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri
2 citations
Health SA Gesondheid
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
1.09
article

Physical fitness profile of primary school learners in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa

Chioneso Show Marange, Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri
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2 citations

Abstract

This study adds to the existing body of knowledge about the effect of demographic factors on the physical fitness profile of children, where boys and rural-based learners are reported to be more physically fit than their counterparts.

Health SA GesondheidVol. 29
University of Fort Hare (ZA), Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
South African Medical Research Council, University of Fort Hare, Medical Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
1.09
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