Physical activity among children and adolescents in Germany. Results of the cross-sectional KiGGS Wave 2 study and trends

Finger, Jonas D.; Varnaccia, Gianni; Borrmann, Anja; Lange, Cornelia; Mensink, Gert B. M.

doi:10.17886/rki-gbe-2018-023.2

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“…This also becomes clear when analyzing demographic data. BMI values of our sample are lower than German reference values [ 10 ]. This might lead to a selection bias, as children with lower BMI values are associated with higher fitness levels [ 55 ].…”

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confidence: 68%

“…Most research in this field is focused on the impacts of healthy eating, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Recent studies show, that only a few children meet the recommendations of physical activity [ 8 , 9 , 10 ]. Furthermore, sedentary behavior is increasing in children and adolescents [ 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

Köble¹,

Postler²,

Oberhoffer‐Fritz³

et al. 2022

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This study aimed to examine the physical fitness (PF) levels of primary school children and to determine the associations among PF, concentration, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a subcohort. PF was assessed in 6533 healthy primary school-age children (aged 6–10 years, 3248 boys and 3285 girls) via standardized test batteries. Concentration was measured with the d2-R test, and KINDL questionnaires were used to determine HRQOL. Analysis of variance showed an increase in PF with age in all PF dimensions (all p < 0.001), except cardiopulmonary fitness (estimated VO2max) in girls (p = 0.129). Boys performed better in nearly all PF dimensions, except curl-ups, in all children aged ≥7 years (p < 0.05). Concentration levels increased in boys and girls aged 7–9 years (p < 0.001), whereas HRQOL did not (p = 0.179). The estimated VO2max had a strong impact on concentration (β = 0.16, p < 0.001) and HRQOL (β = 0.21, p < 0.001) in 9- to 10-year-olds. Cardiopulmonary fitness is important for improved concentration and better HRQOL in primary school-age children. However, longitudinal data are needed to provide further insight into the intraindividual relationships of PF and concentration over the course of child development and set up targeted prevention programs.

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A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

Köble¹,

Postler²,

Oberhoffer‐Fritz³

et al. 2022

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“…These questions reflect the 2020 recommendations of the World Health Organization for children and adolescents [39]. Reference data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS Wave 2, n = 6532 girls and 6449 boys between 2014-2017; Finger et al, 2018 [40]) were used for comparison with our data.…”

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A Bout of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Children and Adolescents during Acute Cancer Treatment—A Pilot Feasibility Study

Kesting

Weeber

Schönfelder

et al. 2022

Cancers

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Low- and moderate-intensity exercise is safe and feasible during childhood cancer treatment. The feasibility of a bout of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in this population has not been analyzed to date. Pediatric cancer patients aged between 6 and 18 years were selected based on clinical conditions to perform ten sets of 15 s HIIT (>90% of estimated maximal heart rate (HRmax)) and 1 min active recovery on a bicycle ergometer within the first three chemotherapy courses. We assessed safety and feasibility criteria and the following parameters: perceived exertion rate, heart rate, and lactate and adrenaline concentrations. Out of 212 eligible patients, 11 patients aged 13.9 ± 3.6 years (n = 7 ♂) with lymphoma, leukemia, rhabdomyosarcoma, nephroblastoma, and synovial sarcoma completed the bout of HIIT without serious adverse events. During exercise, patients reached a BORG value maxima of 16 ± 1.2, and their heart rates rose from 78 ± 17 beats per minute (bpm) at rest to 178 ± 12 bpm after exercise (90 ± 6% estimated HRmax). The power-to-weight ratio was 2 ± 0.5 W/kg (watt per kilogram). Blood lactate concentrations increased from 1.09 ± 0.50 mmol/L (millimole per liter) at rest to 5.05 ± 1.88 mmol/L post-exercise. Our preliminary data suggest that HIIT is applicable only in a small number of childhood cancer patients. Individually adapted exercise protocols for patients with multiple impairments are needed.

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“…Children and adolescents do not exercise sufficiently [ 1 , 2 ]. The target level of 60 min physical activity per day recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) [ 3 ] is only reached by 22.4% of girls and 29.4% of boys aged 3–17 years in Germany and is less likely to be reached with increasing age [ 2 ]. This lack of physical activity negatively affects overall health and physical capability in children [ 4 , 5 ] and can be both a cause and consequence of being overweight [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Participating in a School-Integrated Daily Exercise Program Improves Motor Performance Significantly in School-Children

Homeyer

Memaran

Kück

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Children’s sedentary time has increased, while daily physical activity and motor performance have decreased. We evaluated an integrated school-based exercise program by assessing changes in motor skills after one year and comparing these changes to children who did not participate. We included 303 children from five schools in this longitudinal study and assigned them either to the exercise group (EG; n = 183 with daily exercise program) or the waiting group (WG; n = 120). Motor skills were assessed at baseline and after one year. Mixed modeling was used to analyze inter-group differences of change in motor skills and to determine the effect of sex, age group, and weight status. EG improved more strongly than WG for sprint, side jumps (both p = 0.017), stand and reach (p = 0.012), and ergometry (p ≤ 0.001) when compared to WG. Girls improved more strongly in the sit-ups than boys, second graders more than fifth graders in the backwards balance and the ergometry, and non-overweight children more in the standing long jump than overweight children. The exercise program is effective in increasing motor skills and physical fitness. Girls were not disadvantaged, and overweight children profited as much as their non-overweight peers in all categories but one.

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Physical activity among children and adolescents in Germany. Results of the cross-sectional KiGGS Wave 2 study and trends

Cited by 16 publications

References 10 publications

A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

A Bout of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Children and Adolescents during Acute Cancer Treatment—A Pilot Feasibility Study

Participating in a School-Integrated Daily Exercise Program Improves Motor Performance Significantly in School-Children

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