Secular trends in physical fitness of Mozambican school‐aged children and adolescents

Objective This study presents information about secular trends in physical fitness (PF) levels among Mozambican youth. Methods The sample comprises 3,851 subjects (1,791 boys; 2,060 girls) aged 8–15 years who were evaluated at three time points (1992, 1999, 2012). PF tests included handgrip strength, 10 m × 5 m shuttle‐run, sit‐and‐reach, and 1‐mile run/walk. Biological maturity was assessed by sexual characteristics, and percentage body fat was...