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Trial reportBMC public health2025

Evaluating the impact of motor quotient physical fitness training on health-related fitness indicators and obesity risk in children aged 7-8 years in Tianjin, China.

Sha Ge, Hongwu Liu, Chao Song, Weipeng Zhang, Xuepeng Guo

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Trial report in BMC public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sha GeCollege of Sports Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Hongwu LiuCollege of Sports Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Chao SongCollege of Sports Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China. csong@tjnu.edu.cn.
Weipeng ZhangCollege of Sports Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Xuepeng GuoDepartment of Physical Education, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China. 201290261@tjgydx.wecom.work.

Funding

Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Projects, China 20YJC8900204Tianjin Education Science Planning (General) Project, China CLE210087
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Motor Quotient (MQ) physical fitness training on health-related fitness indicators and obesity risk in children aged 7-8 years in Tianjin, China. A total of 60 obese participants were randomly divided into an experimental group (N = 30) and a control group (N = 30). The intervention program focused on improving children's physical, behavioral, and task-related capabilities through structured MQ training. Key results indicated that the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in Body Mass Index (BMI), with a reduction from 21.28 ± 1.15 kg/m² to 18.86 ± 1.24 kg/m² for boys (p < 0.001) and from 21.04 ± 1.54 kg/m² to 17.47 ± 1.07 kg/m² for girls (p < 0.001). Physical performance metrics improved substantially, including enhanced 2 × 30 m Shuttle Run times (boys: +12.97%, girls: +13.96%, both p < 0.001) and increased Plank duration (boys: +41.36%, girls: +35.26%, both p < 0.01), reflecting improved cardiovascular endurance and core strength. Significant gains were also observed in task-related motor skills, such as Hand-eye Coordination, Behavior Imitation, and Reaction capability (all p < 0.001). Behavioral adaptations included higher scores in exercise behavior (p < 0.01), while strong correlations were found between BMI and cardiovascular fitness indicators, such as the 20 m Backward Run (r = 0.974, p < 0.001). These findings highlight the effectiveness of MQ training in reducing obesity risk and improving multidimensional fitness outcomes. The program demonstrates significant potential as a practical and evidence-based strategy to promote health-related fitness and motor development in children.

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Pediatric ObesityPhysical FitnessBody Mass IndexChildChinaExerciseFemaleHumansMaleChildhood obesityInterventionMotor quotientPhysical fitnessPublic health

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PMID39987081
PMCPMC11847385

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