The Impact of Physical Activity at School on Body Fat Content in School-Aged Children

Ługowska, Katarzyna; Kolanowski, Wojciech

doi:10.3390/ijerph191912514

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“…In this study, there were differences in the PA level (PAQ-C), cardiorespiratory endurance (6MWT) and QoL (PedsQL 2.0) between the groups classified by BMI percentile. Studies have been conducted to examine the PA levels, cardiorespiratory endurance and QoL among children with PD, and it has been reported that the majority of them who regularly participated in PA reduced their risk of being overweight and obese, which consequently improved their cardiorespiratory endurance and QoL [ 36 , 37 , 38 ]. Children who were underweight had the lowest scores on the PAQ-C, 6MWT, total PedsQL 2.0 and all sub-dimensions of the PedsQL 2.0.…”

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“…Meanwhile, children with a healthy weight had the highest score on the PAQ-C, 6MWT, total PedsQL 2.0 and all the sub-dimensions of the PedsQL 2.0. Increasing PA among children with PD reduces the BMI and body mass fat while increasing muscle mass [ 36 ]. Overweight and obese children have lower levels of PA compared to their non-overweight and non-obese peers.…”

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Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Quality of Life among Children with Physical Disabilities

Supramaniam,

Zanudin,

Azmi

2023

Children

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Background: Children with physical disabilities (PD) have reduced levels of physical activity (PA) compared to typically developing children, which increases their risk of becoming overweight and obese, which leads to numerous adverse health consequences. This study aimed to determine the differences between groups classified by body mass index (BMI) percentile in terms of PA levels, cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life (QoL), and also to evaluate the relationship between BMI percentile and PA levels, cardiorespiratory endurance and QoL in children and adolescents with physical disabilities. Methods: A total of 172 children and adolescents with PD aged between 5 and 17 years from Hospital Tunku Azizah were included in this cross-sectional study. The BMI percentile was calculated to determine the weight status. PA levels were assessed with the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C), cardiorespiratory endurance was measured by the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and QoL was measured by the Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 2.0 (PedsQL 2.0). Results: According to the BMI percentile, 70.3% had a healthy BMI percentile (50th to 84th percentile), 11.6% were overweight (50th to 84th percentile), 11% were underweight (0–49th percentile) and 7.0% were obese (95th percentile and above). Most children reported a healthy weight, and the rates of being overweight and obese were higher in children who could ambulate without aids (6.4% and 3.5%, respectively) compared to those who used walking aids (5.2% and 3.5%, respectively). Significant differences were found in the PAQ-C, 6MWT and PedsQL 2.0 scores between different BMI percentile groups (p < 0.05). There were also significant correlations between the BMI percentile and the PAQ-C (r = 0.209, p < 0.001), 6MWT (r = 0.217, p < 0.001) and PedsQL 2.0 (r = 0.189, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The rate of being overweight and obese is greater among children who ambulate without aids than among those with aids. An increase in the BMI percentile can reduce the QoL in different ways. This study suggests that children with PD who can walk without aids are at a greater risk of being overweight and obese. Hence, the engagement of this population in PA is crucial for their weight management.

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Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Quality of Life among Children with Physical Disabilities

Supramaniam,

Zanudin,

Azmi

2023

Children

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“…The procedures of anthropometric measurements and the interpretation of the results were described in our previous papers [12,13,42].…”

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“…The study was conducted between 10 and 11 a.m. in the gym with a PE teacher following the guidelines described below [31,32,36]. At the beginning anthropometric measurements were carried out according to the methodology described in previous papers [10,12,13,42].…”

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Increasing Physical Activity at School Improves Physical Fitness of Early Adolescents

Ługowska

Kolanowski

Trafiałek

2023

IJERPH

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(1) Introduction: Regular physical activity (PA) is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an increase in organized PA at school on the physical fitness (PF) of early adolescent boys and girls. (2) Methods: A total of 294 children born in 2007 took part in the study. The sample was divided into two groups: of increased PA at school (n = 140, girls n = 66, boys n = 74) and standard PA (n = 154, girls G n = 70, boys n = 84). Increased and standard PA levels consisted of 10 and 4 h of physical education lessons (PE) per week, respectively. PE consisted of team games and fitness exercises. Three of the Eurofit tests, core strength, long jump, and running speed, were used to measure PF. Tests were conducted in May 2018 and 2019, at an average age of a participant of 11 and 12 years, respectively. Descriptive statistics and cluster analysis were applied for analyzing the results. (3) Results: After one year of observation PF of children was improved in both groups (p < 0.001). However, it was greater in the increased PA group than in the standard one. A higher percentage of very good scores and lower of poor and very poor were noted in the increased PA group than the standard one (20.36% vs. 12.90%, p = 0.003 and 18.58% vs. 24.85%, p = 0.022, respectively). Boys obtained better results than girls (p = 0.003). Children achieved the best results in the shuttle run test, and the worst in the core strength. Children with normal body mass obtained better results than those with excessive ones. (4) Conclusions: Increasing the number of PE at school beneficially affects the fitness performance of early adolescents. To improve the health status of adolescents it is advisable to increase the number of compulsory PE lessons in the school curriculum.

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Elevated physical activity at school decreased blood pressure in children aged 10–12 years who were overweight and obese

Ługowska,

Krzęcio‐Nieczyporuk,

Charuta

et al. 2024

Acta Paediatrica

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AimWe investigated the effect that increased physical activity (PA) sessions had on the blood pressure of school‐aged children who were overweight and obese.MethodsThis Polish pilot, prospective study followed up 148 children from six elementary schools from 10 to 12 years of age. They were divided into two groups, based on parental preferences. The 88 children in the standard group received 4 h of compulsory PA sessions a week, and the 60 in the extended group received 10 h. Their height, body mass and blood pressure were measured and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated.ResultsThe mean BMI of the standard group remained at the 92nd percentile and decreased in the extended group, from the 95th to the 85th percentile. Between 10 and 12 years of age, the percentage of prehypertensive and hypertensive children in the standard group increased from 39.7% to 48.5% in children who were overweight and from 50.7% to 56.0% in those who were obese. In the extended group, it decreased from 41.4% to 37.0% in those who were overweight and from 51.5% to 45.0% in those who were obese.ConclusionIncreasing organised school PA sessions reduced blood pressure and decreased hypertension and obesity in children aged 10–12 years.

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The Impact of Physical Activity at School on Body Fat Content in School-Aged Children

Cited by 6 publications

References 70 publications

Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Quality of Life among Children with Physical Disabilities

Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Quality of Life among Children with Physical Disabilities

Increasing Physical Activity at School Improves Physical Fitness of Early Adolescents

Elevated physical activity at school decreased blood pressure in children aged 10–12 years who were overweight and obese

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