Association between motor coordination, body mass index, and sports participation in children 6–11 years old

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-468
Author(s):  
Matteo Giuriato ◽  
Lorenzo Pugliese ◽  
Valentina Biino ◽  
Luciano Bertinato ◽  
Antonio La Torre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Sports Participation

scholarly journals Physical, Perceptual, Socio-Relational, and Affective Skills of Five-Year-Old Children Born Preterm and Full-Term According to Their Body Mass Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3769
Author(s):  
Pedro Gil-Madrona ◽  
Sonia J. Romero-Martínez ◽  
Carmen C. Roz-Faraco
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Body Schema ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Dynamic Coordination ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Affective Skills

The main purpose of this study was to compare the psychomotor development of five-year-old children born preterm and full term. The comparison included physical-motor, perceptual-motor, and socio-relational and affective skills. As low weight is one of the variables that most influences the psychomotor development of premature infants, a secondary aim was to analyze these skills according to their current body mass index (BMI). A prospective simple ex-post facto study was conducted. The sample consisted of 672 five-year-old children enrolled in the third year of early childhood education in the province of Albacete, Spain; 35 of them was born prematurely. Children were evaluated by their teachers using the Checklist of Psychomotor Activities (CPA). The results show that children born preterm had a lower development of their physical-motor skills. In the perceptual-motor field, premature children showed lower scores in the variables related to their body image and body schema, motor dissociation, and visual-motor coordination, as well as in socio-relational and affective aspects. However, the development in laterality, dynamic coordination, motor execution, tonic-postural control, and balance were not affected. These differences were not affected by the current weight, given that the analysis of the BMI indicated no differences in preterm children. This study demonstrated the need to establish protocols oriented to the prevention of the difficulties detected in children with psychomotor high-risk and the needs to reinforce the educational programs in this area to improve the integral development of children born preterm.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS A DETERMINANT OF SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (103) ◽  
pp. 2-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyhun Alemdag ◽  
Serdar Alemdag ◽  
Abdullah Bora Ozkara
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Physically Active

Background. It is clear that happiness is the aim for individuals living in a highly demanding society. Although much behaviour may result in perceived subjective happiness, it is thought that physical activity is one of such factors. In this respect, the aim of this study was to investigate participants’ subjective happiness as a result of their level of the amount of exercise they take part in, as well as other secondary measures (gender, body mass index, sports facilities and sports participation of family members). Methods. The study sample consists of 312 undergraduate students (114 females, 198 males). Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire (ESOCQ) and Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) were used as a data collection tool in the study. Data was analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis H test, T-test and Chi- Square (χ 2 ) test. Results. The results indicated that subjective happiness of undergraduate students was dependant on how physically active they were, particular in males, with normal body mass index and also those who were members of sporting facilities and whose parents were also physically active. Conclusion. This study showed that university students who participated in physical activity showed subjectively higher levels of perceived happiness. Furthermore, the factors determining these relationships were supported by gender, body mass index, sports facilities and whether or not their close family members were also physically active.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index in the Early Years in Relation to Motor Coordination at the Age of 5–7 Years

Sports ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arto Laukkanen ◽  
Arto J. Pesola ◽  
Taija Finni ◽  
Arja Sääkslahti
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Early Years

scholarly journals BODY MASS INDEX AND MOTOR COORDINATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 7 TO 9

2019 ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Maja Batez ◽  
Živan Milošević ◽  
Marijana Simić ◽  
Jelena Obradović
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Whitney Test ◽  
Mann Whitney Test ◽  
Weight Groups

The aim of this paper is to examine the differences in the overall level of motor coordination between groups of children with different nutritional status. In total, 418 participants of both sexes, aged 7-9, took part in the study. The participants were classified based on their nutritional status into one of four groups: underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese, according to the International Obesity Task Force. The motor coordination of the participants was assessed using the KTK (Körpercoordination test für Kinder) battery of tests and total point scores were calculated for each age category. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to examine the differences in the overall motor coordination between groups of participants. Statistical significance was set at the p≤.05 level. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the overall level of motor coordination between all the examined groups of boys with different nutritional status aged 7, 8 and 9. The results of the Mann-Whitney test showed statistically significant differences between all three age groups of boys (7-, 8- and 9-year-olds) in favor of the normal weight groups. The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed no statistically significant differences in the case of the girls. The results of the Mann-Whitney test revealed statistically significant differences between all three age groups of girls (7-, 8- and 9-year-olds) in favor of the normal weight groups. The obtained results showed statistically significantly poorer motor coordination in boys and girls with higher values of body mass index compared to boys and girls with normal body weight across all age groups.

scholarly journals Relación entre coordinación motora con indicadores de adiposidad corporal en niños (Relationship between motor coordination and body adiposity indicators in children)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 125-128
Author(s):  
María José Herlitz ◽  
Jose Rodriguez ◽  
Gonzalo David ◽  
Salustio Carrasco-Lopez ◽  
Rossana Gomez-Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Body Adiposity ◽  
The Relationship

  Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los indicadores de adiposidad corporal con la coordinación motora (CM) en niños de ambos sexos entre 8 a 11 años de edad. Metodología: Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo (correlacional). Se estudió a 82 escolares (36 niñas y 46 niños) entre 8 a 11 años de edad. Se evaluó el peso, estatura y circunferencia de la cintura. Se calculó el Índice de Masa Corporal IMC. Se evaluó la prueba de coordinación motora CM de Körper koordinations test Für Kinder (KTK). Se determinó tres categorías por IMC (Normopeso, sobrepeso y obesidad). Resultados: Se observó correlaciones negativas entre los valores del cociente del KTK con el IMC y CC. En las niñas (r= -0.24 a -0.28) y en los niños (r= -0.46 a -0.48). Los niños clasificados como normopeso presentaron mayor cociente de KTK (121.4±29.2puntos) que los clasificados con sobrepeso (102.3±26.3puntos) y obesidad (89.2±21.3puntos) (p<0.05). Conclusión: La CM se relacionó inversamente con la adiposidad corporal en niños de ambos sexos. Además, los niños clasificados como normopesos evidenciaron un mejor rendimiento en la CM que los niños con sobrepeso y obesos. Abstract. Objective: To determine the relationship between indicators of body fat and motor coordination (MC) in children of both sexes aged 8 to 11 years old. Methodology: A descriptive (correlational) study was carried out. A total of 82 schoolchildren (36 girls and 46 boys) aged 8 to 11 years old were studied. Weight, height, and waist circumference (WC) were evaluated. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. The Körper koordinations test Für Kinder (KTK) for MC was evaluated. Three BMI categories were determined (normal weight, overweight, and obesity). Results: Negative correlations were observed between the KTK ratio values, BMI, and WC, both in girls (r = -0.24 to -0.28) and in boys (r = -0.46 to -0.48). Children classified as normal weight had higher KTK ratio (121.4 ± 29.2 points) than those classified as overweight (102.3 ± 26.3 points) and obesity (89.2 ± 21.3 points) (p <0.05). Conclusion: MC was inversely related to body fat in children of both sexes. Furthermore, children classified as normal weight showed better performance in MC than overweight and obese children.

scholarly journals Associations between Body Appreciation and Disordered Eating in a Large Sample of Adolescents

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Migle Baceviciene ◽  
Rasa Jankauskiene
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Large Sample

Body appreciation is one of the main facets of a positive body image. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Lithuanian version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2-LT) and test the associations between body appreciation and disordered eating in a large sample of adolescents of both genders. Method: The sample consisted of 1412 adolescents (40.2% were boys). The ages ranged from 15 to 18 years (92.4% were 17), with a mean age of 16.9 (SD = 0.5) for girls and 17.0 (SD = 0.4) for boys. Participants completed the BAS-2-LT alongside the measures of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, body mass index, self-esteem, body functionality, and participation in sports. Linear regressions were used to test the associations between study variables and disordered eating. Results: BAS-2-LT replicated the original one-dimensional structure in girls and boys. Invariance across genders was established. The instrument showed good internal consistency and temporal stability. Body appreciation was negatively correlated with higher levels of body mass index, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating. Positive associations were observed between body appreciation, self-esteem, body functionality, and sports participation. Higher levels of body appreciation decreased the risk of disordered eating behaviors in both genders. Conclusions: The results of the present study support the psychometric properties of BAS-2-LT. Body appreciation is associated with lower disordered eating in adolescent girls and boys. These findings present empirical support for the development of interventions programs that promote positive body images and aim to prevent disordered eating in adolescent boys and girls.

PACER Performance of Children Aged 11–14 With Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Timothy Martinson ◽  
Stephen A. Butterfield ◽  
Craig A. Mason ◽  
Shihfen Tu ◽  
Robert A. Lehnhard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hierarchical Linear Modeling ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
School Year

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to examine the performance on the progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER) test in children with and without attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) over the course of a school year, and also to investigate the possible influence of age, sex, school sport participation, and body mass index on results. Methods: Utilizing a repeated measures design, 892 middle school children aged 11–14 years (mean = 12.25, SD = 0.94) including 55 children with ADHD participated. While controlling for age, sex, sports participation, and body mass index, children were tested on the PACER 3 times during the school year. Procedures specified in the FITNESSGRAM test manual were explicitly followed. Hierarchical linear modeling was applied to analyze the data. Results: Children with ADHD performed 8.6 fewer laps at intercept (baseline), than did healthy children without ADHD (t878 = −6.20, P < .001). However, no significant differences emerged for time (slope). In addition, no significant interactions were found for ADHD with age, sex, sports participation, or body mass index. Conclusion: A diagnosis of ADHD, independent of selected predictor variables, explained lower PACER performance.

scholarly journals Reported Sports Participation, Race, Sex, Ethnicity, and Obesity in US Adolescents From NHANES Physical Activity (PAQ_D)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 2333794X1557794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Turner ◽  
Eliana M. Perrin ◽  
Tamera Coyne-Beasley ◽  
Camilla J. Peterson ◽  
Asheley C. Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Wald Tests ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Males And Females

Objective. To understand the relationships between participation in different types of leisure time sport activity and adolescent obesity, and how those relationships might differ based on race, gender, and household income. Methods. Data consisted of 6667 students that took part in the 1999 to 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The authors used adjusted Wald tests to examine differences in the prevalence of obesity (body mass index >95th percentile for age and sex) by sport for boys and girls separately. Results. Among adolescent youth age 12 to 19 years, 16.6% of male leisure time sport participants and 15.3% of female sport participants were obese, compared with 23.6% for male nonathlete participant-in-other-activities and 17.0% obesity rate for female nonathlete/participant-in-other-activities. For both males and females, reported participation in leisure time sports decreased between middle school and high school, and this reduction was associated with higher body mass index.

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