In this fiscal year's national survey of fifth graders and second graders of junior high school nationwide, which examines physical strength and athletic ability, the national average for the total of eight items, such as 50-meter running and ball throwing, has increased since the survey began in both elementary and junior high schools. lowest.

The Japan Sports Agency analyzes that while the time spent exercising has decreased, the time spent looking at smartphones has increased, and the spread of the new coronavirus may also have an impact.



Since 2008, the national government has been examining the physical strength and athletic ability of fifth-year elementary school students and eighth-year junior high school students in eight categories, including 50-meter running, ball throwing, and repetitive side jumping. has been targeted.



Among them, the national average of "total physical fitness score", which quantifies the results of eight items, was the lowest since the survey began for both male and female elementary and junior high school students.



Specifically, the 50-meter dash for elementary school students was


9.53 seconds,


0.08 seconds slower than last year, and 9.70 seconds for girls, 0.06 seconds slower than last year.



Also, in the endurance running of junior high school students, the


men's 1,500-meter run was 6 minutes 50.9 seconds, and the


women's 1,000-meter race was 5 minutes and 4 seconds


. It means that it has become.



According to a survey on lifestyle habits, the percentage of children who spend more than 4 hours a day watching TV or smartphones outside of study increased from last year for both elementary and junior high school students


.


▽ Females


increased by around 3 points to 26.1%.



In addition, the percentage of children who exercise for 420 minutes or more per week, excluding physical education classes, increased from the previous year for both elementary and junior high school students, but it is still at a low level compared to FY2019, before the spread of COVID-19. remains.



While the time spent exercising has decreased, the Japan Sports Agency has changed lifestyle habits such as spending more time looking at smartphones and other devices. Our analysis suggests that