ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
Health-related physical fitness in children among five Mediterranean countries: a cross-cultural study from the DELICIOUS project.
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- Physical Literacy-Focused Education Improves Fitness Markers in Preadolescents: Implications for School-Based Health Promotion.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- School-based physical activity and health-related fitness in Mediterranean students: findings from the DELICIOUS project.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The need for tailoring school-based physical activity interventions: preliminary insights into body weight and cross-country differences from the DELICIOUS project.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Health-related fitness (HRF) components are essential for supporting healthy growth and reducing long-term health risks in children. This study explored cross-cultural variations in HRF among children from five Mediterranean countries-Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, and Spain-within the framework of the DELICIOUS project. Methods: A total of 860 children participated in the study, including 204 from Egypt ( Results: Analysis revealed significant differences in HRF across countries and age groups ( Conclusion: Cross-cultural differences in physical education programs and sports participation appear to influence HRF in children across the Mediterranean region. These findings underscore the need for culturally tailored physical education strategies and public health initiatives to ensure balanced fitness development in diverse cultural populations.
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