A comparative study on the physical fitness of college students from different grades and majors in Jiangxi province

Objective: Research to date has not provided a clear understanding of how different grades and majors affect the physical fitness of college students. It is postulated that there are significant disparities in physical health among college students of different grades and majors. The purpose of this study was to evidence these health disparities and to engage in an extensive analysis and discussion thereof.
Methods: A sample of 8,772 (2,404 boys and 6,368 girls) Chinese college students from freshman to junior years, aged 17-22, including 12 different majors in four colleges, were recruited in Jiangxi Province. All seven physical fitness indicators (body mass index (BMI), forced vital capacity, 50-m dash, standing long jump, sit and reach, upper body muscle strength, and endurance runs) were conducted for all participants. One-way ANOVA and LSD tests were conducted to compare the physical fitness scores of different grades in the same major. Independent sample t-tests were utilized to c..., , , # Data from: A comparative study on the physical fitness of college students from different grades and majors in Jiangxi province

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The supplementary materials consist of two sections: the first is Table S1, which presents a comparison of individual physical fitness test scores among students of the same major across different grades, based on the national physical fitness testing standards of China. The second section comprises all the data utilized in the study, including the comprehensive physical fitness test data for 8,772 college students.

The dataset comprises 25 columns, beginning with demographic information such as grade level, major, and gender (1 for males, 2 for females). Subsequent columns (4 and 5) present the BMI values (calculated from height and weight data) and corresponding categories. Columns 6 through 8 document the particular values, scores, and classifications of vital capacity. ...