The impact of pandemic lockdowns and remote learning on student fitness : An investigation of changes to high school student fitness levels

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Nolan, Ryan and Zbaracki, Matthew D.. (2023). The impact of pandemic lockdowns and remote learning on student fitness : An investigation of changes to high school student fitness levels. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 42(2), pp. 341-349. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2021-0261
AuthorsNolan, Ryan and Zbaracki, Matthew D.
Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact on health-related fitness resulting from COVID-19 lockdowns on male high school students in Melbourne, Australia. Method: A total of 146 students completed fitness testing in February and retesting in November following 7 months of remote learning. Fitness tests conducted were 20-m shuttle run (Beep Test), flexed arm hang, body mass index, push-ups, sit-ups, and sit and reach. Results: The mean fitness levels of this cohort decreased across the health-related fitness components. Decreases were varying in magnitude, body composition (d = 0.3), flexibility (d = 0.56), muscular strength (d = 0.64), muscular endurance (d = 0.39 and d = 0.26), and cardiovascular endurance (d = 0.96). Discussion: The impact on students’ fitness levels was noteworthy, and the long-term impacts of this decrease are yet to be seen. This research brings focus to what can be done to maintain adolescent fitness when their usual exercise opportunities are not available.

KeywordsCOVID-19; cardiovascular endurance; detraining; sedentary; physical activity
Year2023
JournalJournal of Teaching in Physical Education
Journal citation42 (2), pp. 341-349
PublisherHuman Kinetics Publishers
ISSN0273-5024
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2021-0261
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85161642745
Page range341-349
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