2020
DOI: 10.1080/03014460.2020.1816934
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Human biology of physical activity in the growing child

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“…Biological maturity status is a predictor of physical activity and sports participation [10]. From a biological perspective, adolescence includes two major events: sexual maturation often assessed by pubic hair and/or gonadal development; and the adolescent growth spurt [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Biological maturity status is a predictor of physical activity and sports participation [10]. From a biological perspective, adolescence includes two major events: sexual maturation often assessed by pubic hair and/or gonadal development; and the adolescent growth spurt [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From a practical perspective, attention to these variables can shape and plan a given intervention [3,74], meaning that the focus should be on minimizing WHtR values and encouraging children to practice various activities. Given this, the focus on promoting physical activity in this age group is extremely important, as behaviors established during childhood can be perpetuated in adolescence and adult life [74,75].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From a practical perspective, attention to these variables can shape and plan a given intervention [3,74], meaning that the focus should be on minimizing WHtR values and encouraging children to practice various activities. Given this, the focus on promoting physical activity in this age group is extremely important, as behaviors established during childhood can be perpetuated in adolescence and adult life [74,75]. In addition, WHtR is an indicator of cardiometabolic risk associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia [53]; thus, attention should be paid to this health indicator, especially in childhood.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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