Impact of Height-to-Mass Ratio on Physical Fitness of German Third-Grade Children

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Abstract Physical fitness (PF) is closely related to body constitution, with either height-to-mass ratio (HMR) or mass index (BMI) as indicators. We compared these indicators for 24,777 third-grade children from 2017–2022 cohorts in cardiorespiratory endurance (6-min run), coordination (star-run), speed (20-m sprint), lower- (standing long jump) and upper limb (ball-push test) muscle power, static balance (one-legged-stance test; eyes closed). Quadratic HMR predicts children’s physical better than cubic BMI after adjustment secular trends the COVID-19 pandemic effects on PF. Except powerUP, PF scores decreased increasing relative height (low HMRs). Boys outperformed girls five tests (exception balance), but their performance losses were larger overweight. Surprisingly, quadratic trends, main of sex favored powerUP). propose motor performance, usually normed age- sex-specific categories, should be assessed ratio.

Language: Английский

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Physical Fitness and Body Mass Index Status of Hong Kong Primary Schoolchildren across the COVID-19 Pandemic, before and after School Closure

The Journal of Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 264, P. 113729 - 113729

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Development of a German Physical Literacy Assessment for Children in the Context of Health Promotion—An Explorative Approach

Children, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(12), P. 1908 - 1908

Published: Dec. 6, 2022

Addressing physical literacy (PL) has become increasingly relevant to counteract sedentary behaviour in children and youth. We developed an assessment tool measure evaluate the promotion of individual PL its four subdomains: motivation confidence (the affective dimension), competence (physical knowledge understanding (cognitive participation activity. Within this cross-sectional study, we tested 567 aged 6−12 years from primary schools that differed socioeconomic status (SES). A subsequent exploratory factor analysis conducted examine conformity revealed a five-factor structure. The five factors explained 39.8% total cumulative variance. Children with low SES yielded lower scores all subdomains except This effect was most pronounced motor skills (p < 0.001, r = 0.28). Among SES, 16.9% were overweight 17.4% obese, compared 11.5% 5.4%, respectively, for those high 0.001). In conclusion, although largely line postulated structure, further adjustments are necessary terms motivation. Nevertheless, holistic view PL, taking into account, should enable focused health literacy.

Language: Английский

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Competencia motriz real y percibida en niños y niñas de la Patagonia Chilena: La percepción del estudian-tado y del profesorado de Educación Física (Actual and perceived motor competence in children from Chilean Patagonia: perception of the students and their physical education teachers)

Retos, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 50, P. 290 - 297

Published: Aug. 23, 2023

El fomento de la competencia motriz durante infancia es uno los objetivos preponderantes Educación Física según UNESCO. Para su desarrollo importante que el estudiantado se perciba competente, y profesorado cuan competentes son sus estudiantes ante las tareas motrices ofrecen en prácticas pedagógicas. Este estudio pretende analizar relaciones entre percepción del sobre real. Participaron 248 (46% niñas; edad M=11,2; DE=0,94) 5° 6° año primaria centros educacionales Patagonia chilena. La real percibida fueron evaluadas con test MOBAK 5-6 cuestionario SEMOK, respectivamente. determinar utilizó coeficiente Pearson; para diferencias sexo prueba t Student; diferencia percibida, tanto como profesorado, calculó un componente diferenciación (delta). Se encontraron significativas moderadas débiles-moderadas (Control Objetos r=0.401; Control Cuerpo r=0.402) r=0.352; r=0.264). (Δ=1.94) presenta una más precisa (Δ=2.46) solo relacionada Objetos. proporciona visión cercana puede pronosticar desempeño estudiantes, lo utilizarse herramienta programación actividades busquen motriz. Palabras Clave: competencia; percepción; habilidades motrices; motor. Abstract. The promotion of motor competence during childhood is one the main objectives physical education (PE) class according to For its development, it important for students perceive themselves as competent, and teachers how competent their are in tasks they offer classes. This study aims at analyzing relationship between students’ PE teachers’ perception actual competence. A total girls; age M=11.2; SD=0.94) 5th 6th year primary school from schools Chilean participated study. We assessed perceived with SEMOK questionnaire, respectively. used Pearson’s coefficient determine relationships; Student’s t-test differences sex; calculated a difference component (delta) both teachers. found moderate weak-moderate relationships (Object Self-movement r=0.402), present more accurate than only related object control. allows closer look Physical can predict performance could use this information resource preparation activities that aim development Keywords: competence; perception; skills; development.

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Transition at a standstill: preschoolers’ motor development during the COVID-19 pandemic

Early Years Journal of International Research and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: July 11, 2024

There is no other stage in life where physical growth and motor skills development undergo such rapid changes comprehensively impacting children's overall than the early preschool years. Motor proficiency contributes to cognitive, social-emotional academic closely connects positive transition experiences school success. While research indicates that COVID-19 restrictions have negatively impacted young development, little known about their during this time. This longitudinal study investigates gross, fine, visual performance 2020 shutdown. Due challenges following-up all children after pandemic resulting 35% missing data, two analysis groups were used: Analysis 1 (n = 52) included with complete pre- post-test while 2 34) had varying data completeness. Results indicate declines gross quality shutdown, worsening throughout pandemic. Fine completion time deteriorated shutdown but improved post-transition primary school, fine unchanged. These findings offer insights into preschoolers' transition, guiding future educational practices.

Language: Английский

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Child Motor Development before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Are There Social Inequalities?

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(8), P. 936 - 936

Published: July 31, 2024

COVID-19 pandemic has influenced all children's motor development. We examine whether this differs by social circumstances. hypothesise that socially disadvantaged children experienced more pronounced problems compared with better-off children.

Language: Английский

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Physical activity and physical fitness among children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. e073397 - e073397

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

The implementation of COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions resulted in limitations for physical activity (PA) opportunities, which may have initiated a longer-term behavioural change. protocol describes the methodology planned systematic review that aims to summarise changes PA and fitness (PF) children adolescents WHO European Region after onset pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Bewegungsmangel und mögliche gesundheitliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie auf Kinder und Jugendliche

Forum Kinder- und Jugendsport, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 107 - 112

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

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Annals of AIESEP Conference 2023

Revista de Educação Física / Journal of Physical Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 92(1)

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

Annals of AIESEP Conference 2023 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile July 4 - 7, 2023

Language: Английский

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Maternal Exercise during Pregnancy Impacts Motor Performance in 9-Year-Old Children: A Pilot Study

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. 1797 - 1797

Published: Nov. 8, 2023

The benefits of maternal physical activity during pregnancy are well documented, but long-term effects on the child have been less studied. Therefore, we conducted a pilot follow-up study lifestyle intervention that aimed to investigate whether exercise (endurance and strength training) affects motor performance body composition children up 9 years age, as possible influencing factors like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) lifestyle. Eleven mother-child pairs from eight control group were included. From birth no differences in mass index (BMI) or standard deviation scores (BMI-SDS) found between groups. Lifestyle was one for children's cardiorespiratory endurance capacity coordination. Moreover, BDNF last trimester significantly associated with running performance, which may be due better neuronal development. This is first evaluating after birth. Children's participation programs over past not continuously recorded therefore included analysis. Even cautious interpretation these results indicates healthy essential promoting health. Larger studies randomized trials necessary confirm our results, especially those pertaining role BDNF.

Language: Английский

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