Publications by authors named "Carolina Cruz-Leon"
Background: While there is evidence on the validity and reliability of field-based physical fitness tests in children, adolescents and adults, there is limited evidence to provide feasibility and safety data on the application and performance of the existing field-based physical fitness tests.
Objectives: (i) To examine the feasibility and safety of existing field-based physical fitness tests used in people of all ages and (ii) to establish a comprehensive view of criterion-related validity, reliability, feasibility and safety based on scientific evidence for the existing field-based physical fitness tests in adults.
Methods: The search was conducted through the electronic databases MEDLINE (via PubMed) and Web of Science (all databases) for published studies from inception to 31 January 2023.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the criterion-related validity and the reliability of the standing long jump test (SLJ) for evaluating the lower-body explosive muscular strength in adults. A total of 410 adults participated in this study. Sociodemographic, anthropometric measurements, laboratory lower-body muscular strength tests, and the field-based SLJ were performed.
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- - This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the 4 × 10-m shuttle run test for measuring motor fitness in adults, focusing on factors like gender, age, and physical activity levels.
- - A total of 230 adults participated, and both trained and untrained raters measured the completion time, with high agreement (inter-rater reliability) and repeatability (test-retest reliability) observed.
- - Results showed that having trained raters leads to more accurate measurements, with minimal systematic errors and consistent performance across different demographics, emphasizing the importance of training for reducing measurement errors.
Background: The aim of this study was to examine associations of total volume and bouts of sedentary time (ST) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with physical fitness (PF) in youth.
Methods: This was a 2-year follow-up study with 1418 children and adolescents (51.7% boys).
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- The review focuses on the importance of body composition assessment for health outcomes, particularly in adults aged 19-64, due to the links between obesity and health.
- It evaluated the validity of various field-based methods (like waist circumference, body adiposity index, and body mass index) and classical equations to estimate body fat in this population.
- Key findings show that these methods and equations are valid indicators of body fat, but it's essential to consider specific population factors (like age and race) when selecting the appropriate estimation method.
Motor fitness and flexibility have been linked to several health issues. We aimed to investigate the predictive validity of motor fitness and flexibility tests in relation to health outcomes in adults and older adults. Web of Science and PubMed databases were screened for studies published from inception to November 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdapted sailing is a Paralympic sport in which sailors with different types of disabilities can compete in the same event. According to 2.4mR Class, eligible impairments include limb deficiency and vision impairment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActive commuting to and from university (ACU) could be a strategy to increase physical activity levels (PA) and promote health in young university students. We aimed to a) examine the patterns of commuting to university in Chilean students; b) the association between the mode of commuting to and from university and socio-demographic factors and PA-levels. A total of 496 university students (21.
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