Measuring physical performance in university students

Physical activity could be an effective way to prevent obesity and cardiovascular disease. Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate physical performance in Chinese university students to offer a basis for preventing obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for evaluate physical performance, including the standing long jump, 50-meter dash, and pull-up/sit-up test. Results: The overall mean time of the 50-meter dash, standing long jump distance, and mean number of pull-ups was 7.98 seconds, 2.2773 meters, and 4.1041, respectively. For female students, the overall mean time for the 50-meter dash, standing long jump distance, and mean number of sit-ups was 9.89 seconds, 2.6191 meters, and 26.7997, respectively. Conclusion: Our study suggests that physical performance in Chinese university students is poor; related departments should pay more attention to the physical health of university students