scholarly journals Motor skills in relation to body-mass index, physical activity, TV-watching, and socioeconomic status in German four-to-17-year-old children

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251738
Author(s):  
Siegfried Möller ◽  
Tanja Poulain ◽  
Antje Körner ◽  
Christof Meigen ◽  
Anne Jurkutat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Child Study ◽  
Television Time ◽  
Long Jump

Background The present study describes motor skills in a large sample of German children and adolescents and investigates associations with age, gender, body-mass index, physical activity, television time, and socioeconomic status. Methods 2,106 children (1076 boys, 1030 girls) aged 4 to 17 years performed five different motor tests for strength (pushups, standing long jump), coordination (backward balancing, jumping side-to-side) and flexibility (forward bend) within the framework of the LIFE Child study (Leipzig, Germany). Anthropometric parameters were assessed through standardized measurement. Data on physical activity, television time, and socioeconomic status were collected via questionnaires. Linear regression analyses were applied to assess relations. Results Strength and coordination performance were higher in older than in younger children. While boys showed a higher performance in strengths tests than girls, girls performed better in flexibility and coordination during precision tasks (backward balancing). In terms of coordination under time constraint (jumping side-to-side), both genders produced similar results. Lower body-mass index, higher physical activity, and higher socioeconomic status were significantly related to better motor skills. Longer television times were significantly associated with lower performance in long jump. Conclusions The present findings are similar to data collected at the beginning of the century, indicating that motor skills have hardly changed in recent years. The findings furthermore suggest that children from lower social strata, children with higher body weight, and children who move little have a higher risk of developing insufficient motor skills and should therefore be given special support.

scholarly journals Effects of Body Mass Index (BMI), demographic and socioeconomic factors on organized physical activity (OPA) participation in children aged 6-15 years: a cross-sectional study comparing primary and secondary school children in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilelmine Carayanni ◽  
Elpis Vlachopadopoulou ◽  
Dimitra Koutsouki ◽  
Gregory C. Bogdanis ◽  
Theodora Psaltopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of body mass index category, as well as of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the participation in organized physical activity (OPA) of schoolchildren attending primary and secondary school in Greece. Furthermore, to compare the difference between the two levels. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted on a representative elementary and secondary school cohort, derived using stratification and probability proportional to size (PPS) methodology. The final sample included 18,264 subjects, aged 6 to 15 years. Parents of all students and students of secondary schools fulfilled validated questionnaires evaluating socioeconomic status, and participation to OPA. International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) cut offs were used to classify the children. Univariate and multivariate logistic models examined factors associated with OPA. All analyses were stratified by school level. Results Sport participation was not reported in 37.7 and 54.4% of primary and secondary schoolchildren respectively. Having BMI within normal range, being male, having parents participating in an organized activity and a high socio-economic status seem to encourage participation in OPA in both school levels. Conclusions Children with normal BMI are more likely to participate in OPA. Parents as role model as well as higher socioeconomic status of the family emerge as important influencers. Participation in OPA declines as students enter secondary school. Interventions focusing on increasing physical education and activity into school daily program should be tailored to the specific needs of different weight categories and can possibly eliminate the impact of SES inequalities.

scholarly journals Srovnání výkonnosti studentek studijních oborů Tělesná výchova a sport a Fyzioterapie v motorických testech

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Havel ◽  
Kateřina Vaníková
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
General Population ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
The Difference

The aim of this study is to contribute expansion of knowledge about the level of the performance and health oriented fitness at represented students of Physiotherapy on Faculty of Health Studies Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem. We compare resulting values with the values that were obtained by general population and students of Physical education and sports. Students participated these tests: progressive run for 20 meters, 2 kg heavy ball throw with both hands, standing long jump with both legs together, flexed – arm hang forward grip for woman, sit-up test 1 minute, deep bend in sitting position, Iowa Brace and calculated Body mass index (BMI). We asked two questions for our study. First, what is the level of motor skills students of Physiotherapy so academic students, what is the difference of level of motor skills between students of Physiotherapy compared with general population and second, what is the difference of the level of motor skills between students of Physiotherapy and students of Physical education and sports. Results showed that students of Physiotherapy had the same level of motor skills such as general population. Students of Physiotherapy had the same level in only two tests – deep bend in sitting position – flexibility and flexed-arm hang forward grip for woman with students of Physical education and sports.

scholarly journals Associations between the combined physical activity environment, socioeconomic status, and obesity: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hobbs ◽  
C Griffiths ◽  
MA Green ◽  
H Jordan ◽  
J Saunders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Physical Activity Facility ◽  
Physical Activity Environments

Aims: This study investigates associations between the combined physical activity environment and obesity and explores any sub-group effects by individual-level socioeconomic status. Methods: In a large cross-sectional cohort ( n = 22,889) from the Yorkshire Health Study, body mass index was calculated using self-reported height and weight and obesity was defined as a body mass index ≥ 30. The physical activity environment was split into ‘unfavourable physical activity’, ‘moderately favourable physical activity’ and ‘favourable physical activity’ environments. This was based on the count of parks and physical activity facilities within a 2 km radial buffer centred on home addresses. A favourable physical activity environment was defined as having ≥1 physical activity facility and ≥1 park, unfavourable as having no physical activity facility and park and any other combinations defined as moderately favourable. Logistic regression (odds ratios) identified associations with obesity. Results: Relative to ‘unfavourable physical activity environments’, individuals within favourable physical activity environments were less likely to be obese (odds ratio = 0.90; 95% confidence interval = 0.82–0.97), and there was no effect for moderately favourable environment. Furthermore, once stratified by education level, this relationship was only present for those of higher education. Conclusion: Our findings provide novel UK evidence and is one of the first papers internationally that highlights the importance of considering the interplay of individual-level socioeconomic factors when investigating associations between the physical activity environment and obesity.

scholarly journals Cambios antropométricos y asociación del nivel de actividad física en docentes universitarios

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Janneth Molano-Tobar ◽  
Magdi Yannette Ordoñez-Fernández ◽  
Dolly Ximena Molano-Tobar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Body ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Hip Circumference ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters

Objetivo: Evaluar los cambios antropométricos de un grupo de docentes universitarios y la relación actual con el nivel de actividad física. Material y Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo con corte longitudinal. La toma de datos se realizó en dos momentos: el primero entre los años 2000 a 2003, valorando las variables antropométrica de peso, talla, índice de masa corporal, perímetros de cintura, cadera, así como la presión arterial, y el segundo momento entre los años 2013 a 2015, teniendo en cuenta las variables anteriores y aplicando el International Physical Activity Questionn, versión corta. El tamaño de muestra fue intencional según los criterios de inclusión, correspondiendo a 162 docentes, 97 hombres y 65 mujeres. Resultados: se evidenciaron cambios relacionados con el aumento de medidas antropométricas, el índice de masa corporal, la presión arterial con significancia estadística (p<0.05) para variables como la presión arterial, perímetros de cintura y cadera en los participantes. Se registró un alto nivel de inactividad física. Conclusiones: los parámetros antropométricos tuvieron una evolución hacia el incremento, manifestando una significancia estadística relacionada con el género femenino. Por lo anterior, se destaca la necesidad de implementar estrategias de prevención de la enfermedad y promoción de la salud, para mejorar los niveles de actividad física y, de este modo, disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades que afecten la salud.PALABRAS CLAVE: actividad física, antropometría, docentes.ANTHROPOMETRIC CHANGES AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN TEACHERSABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric changes of a group of university teachers and the current relationship with physical activity. Material and Methods: Quantitative study, descriptive with a longitudinal section. The data was taken in two different points in time. The first time between the years 2000 to 2003, evaluating the anthropometric variables of weight, size, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, as well as blood pressure, and the second time between 2013 and 2015 considering the previous variables and applying the International Physical Activity Question (short version), the size of the sample was intentional according to the criteria of inclusion, corresponding to 162 of the teachers, 97 men and 65 women. Results: Changes were evidenced, related to the increase of anthropometric sizes, the body mass index, blood pressure with statistical significance (p<0.05) for variables such as blood pressure, waist and hip circumference of  the participants. A high level of physical inactivity was registered. Conclusions: the anthropometric parameters had an evolution towards the increment, demonstrating a statistical significance related to the female gender. Consequently, the necessity of implementing strategies of prevention of disease and promotion of health is emphasized, to improve the levels of physical activity thus decreasing the risk of diseases that affect the health.KEYWORDS: physical activity, anthropometry, teachers.ALTERAÇÕES ANTROPOMÉTRICAS E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DOS PROFESSORESRESUMOObjetivo: Avaliar as alterações antropométricas de um grupo de professores universitários e a relação atual com o nível de atividade física. Materiais e Métodos: estudo quantitativo, descritivo com corte longitudinal. A toma de dados se realizou em dois momentos, o primeiro entre os anos 2000 a 2003, valorando as variáveis antropométricas de peso, altura, índice de massa corporal, circunferência da cintura, quadril, assim como a pressão arterial, e o segundo momento entre os anos 2013 a 2015 tendo em conta as variáveis anteriores e aplicando o International Physical Activity Question versão curta, o tamanho de amostra foi intencional de acordo com os critérios de inclusão, correspondendo a 162 dos professores, 97 homens e 65 mulheres. Resultados: evidenciaram-se alterações relacionadas com o aumento de medidas antropométricas, o índice de massa corporal, a pressão arterial com significância estadística (p<0,05) para variáveis como a pressão arterial, circunferência da cintura e do quadril nos participantes. Registrou-se um alto nível de inatividade física. Conclusões: os parâmetros antropométricos tiveram uma tendência crescente, manifestando uma significância estadística relacionada com o género feminino. Portanto, destaca-se a necessidade de implementar estratégias de prevenção da doença e promoção da saúde, para melhorar os niveles de atividade física e deste modo diminuir o risco de doenças que afetem a saúde.Palavras-chave: antropometria, atividade física, professores.

scholarly journals Treningsmotivasjon og fysisk aktivitet blant unge:

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Camilla Arntsen ◽  
Therese Kobbeltvedt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Health Motivation ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The One

<p class="Toverskrift3" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Motivation for physical activity and amount of physical activity amongst adolescents: What differences exist between active and inactive groups of Norwegian adolescents with reference to demography, Body Mass Index (BMI), subjectively perceived health, motivation for physical exercise, and initiative?</span></span></strong></span></p><p class="Toverskrift3" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Abstract</span></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">This study is based on the Norwegian data from the HEVAS (Helsevaner blant barn og unge) WHO-survey. We investigated: What differences exist between active and inactive groups of individuals with reference to demography, Body Mass Index (BMI), subjectively perceived health, motivation for physical exercise, and initiative? Compared to inactive individuals, physically active individuals reported higher socioeconomic status, lower BMI, better subjectively perceived health. The active individuals report more health motivation than the inactive individuals. Of all the factors included in this study, initiative was the one differentiating the groups. Active individuals report more initiative than inactive individuals</span></em><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">. </span></span></span></p>

Dynamics of body weight during lifestyle modification in patients with high cardiovascular risk, depending on the carriage of various variants of thrifty genes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Isayeva ◽  
O. O. Buryakovska ◽  
M. M. Vovchenko ◽  
I. R. Komir ◽  
N. Y. Emelyanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Polymorphic Locus ◽  
High Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Polymorphic Variants

Objective — to study the relationship between the carriage of polymorphic variants PPARG2 (Pro12Ala), ADRB2 (Gln27Glu), ADRB2 (Agr16Gly), ADRB3 (Trp64Agr), FABP2 (Thr54Ala) and changes in anthropometric parameters under the influence of increased physical activity in individuals with high cardiovascular risk. Materials and methods. In total, 205 people were examined during the period of years 2019 — 2021. Patients were advised to use physical activity frequently in the form of regular exercises. Among patients who passed the 2nd observation point, 60.5 % (124 patients) reported that they expanded their physical activity, 39.5 % (81 patients) began regular exercises. The study included patients with high cardiovascular risk. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess physical activity. Assessments included anthropometric parameters (weight, height, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, body composition (Composition Monitor BF511, Omron, China, 2015)), levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low‑density lipoproteins. Muscle strength (kg/cm2) was assessed using an electric dynamometer on the wrist Camry EH101 2013 (2018). Isolation and purification of DNA from the whole blood was carried out using a set of reagents «DNA‑sorb‑B» (Amplisens, RF) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Amplification of DNA and genotyping at polymorphic sites in the genes PPARG2, ADRB2, ADRB3, FABP2 was performed by real‑time PCR using a set of reagents «SNP‑EXPRESS‑SHOT» («Litech», RF) according to the manufacturer’s instructions using the product detection system real‑time CFX96 Touch (BioRad Laboratories Pte.Ltd.). Results. Depending on the changes in anthropometric parameters, patients were divided into 2 subgroups: in subgroup 1 there was no decrease in BMI before 30.69 ± 7.25 kg/m2, after 29.03 ± 6.84 kg/m2; p = 0.436, and in subgroup 2 a significant decrease in BMI before 31.85 ± 3.68 kg/m2, after 26.79 ± 3.91 kg/m2; p = 0.041. It was revealed that the decrease in BMI in subgroup 2 was accompanied by a statistically significant decrease in the proportion of adipose tissue (р = 0.011) and an increase the proportion of muscle tissue (р = 0.030). In both groups, blood pressure significantly decreased. Heart rate (HR) decreased in both groups, but these changes did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.43). Changes in anthropometric parameters were not accompanied by significant changes in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides levels. A significant increase in HDL cholesterol levels was revealed. It was found that patients with CC and GG variants of the polymorphic locus PPARG2 (Pro12Ala), CG and GG variants of the polymorphic locus ADRB2 (Gln27Glu) and TT variant of the polymorphic locus ADRB3 (Trp64Agr) prevailed in group 2. No significant differences were found for the FABP2 locus (Thr54Ala). In subgroup 1, there were no significant differences in people with various polymorphic variants of genes. Conclusions. Associations have been established between the carriage of CG/CG + GG PPARG2 (rs1801282), AA/AA + AG ADRB2 (rs1042713) and TT ADRB3 (rs4994) and a decrease in body mass index during exercise expansion in individuals with high cardiovascular risk.  

scholarly journals Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Non School Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Adolescent Girls

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 731-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn C. Voorhees ◽  
Dianne J. Catellier ◽  
J. Scott Ashwood ◽  
Deborah A. Cohen ◽  
Ariane Rung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Social Deprivation ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Neighborhood Level

Background:Socioeconomic status (SES) has well known associations with a variety of health conditions and behaviors in adults but is unknown in adolescents.Methods:Multilevel analysis was conducted to examine the associations between individual and neighborhood-level measures of SES and physical activity and body mass index in a sample of 1554 6th grade girls selected at random from 36 middle schools across 6 geographic regions in the United States that participated in the Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls (TAAG). Data on parental education and employment, and receipt of subsidized school lunch were collected by questionnaire. Neighborhood-level SES was measured by the Townsend Index. Nonschool physical activity levels were measured by accelerometer and type, location and context was measured using a 3 day physical activity recall (3DPAR).Results:After controlling for race, lower parental education and higher levels of social deprivation were associated with higher BMI. In a model with both variables, effects were attenuated and only race remained statistically significant. None of the indices of SES were related to accelerometer measured physical activity. Bivariate associations with self-reported Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) location and type (3DPAR) varied by SES.Conclusion:Among adolescent girls in the TAAG Study, the prevalence of overweight is high and inversely related to individual and neighborhood SES.

scholarly journals The investigation of relationship between body mass index and physical activity level along with motor skill in children

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 823-830
Author(s):  
Serkan İbiş ◽  
Zehra Gözel Tepe ◽  
Zait Burak Aktuğ
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between motor skills and body mass index (BMI) along with physical activity level (PAL) of children aged 8-10 years. A total of 376 children (female = 168, male = 208) aged 8-10 years participated in the study. In the study, BMIs of children were determined by [body weight (kg) / height (m2)] formula, PALs were determined by Physical Activity Questionnare for Older Children (PAQ-C) and motor skills by Allgemeiner Sportmotorischer Test (AST). Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to determine the relationship between motor skill and BMI along with PAL. As a result of the study, a significant positive correlation was found between PAL and AST20 m-running, AST6 min running and ASTtotal score, while a negative correlation was found between BMI and AST20 m running, ASThurdle run, AST medicine ball toss, AST6 min running and ASTtotal score. In addition, it was found that the majority of children in the AST classification were in the moderate (46.3%) and poor (45.5%) motor skills category and no children were in the very good motor skills category. As a result, it can be stated that motor development can be achieved by directing children to physical activities and high BMI constitutes a limitation of motor skills of children. Considering this situation, it may be recommended to direct children to physical activities in order to increase the motor skill that has a positive effect on success and ability to work positively or negatively at every stage of life. ​​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet Çalışmanın amacı, 8-10 yaşları arasındaki çocukların motor becerileri ile vücut kitle indeksi (VKİ) ve fiziksel aktivite düzeyi (FAD) arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya 8-10 yaş arası toplam 376 (kız= 168, erkek=208) çocuk katılmıştır. Çalışmada çocukların VKİ’leri [vücut ağırlığı (kg)/boy (m2)] formülü ile, FAD’leri İlköğretim Öğrencileri İçin Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi (PAQ-C) ile motor becerileri ise Allgemeiner Sportmotorischer Test (AST) ile belirlenmiştir. Motor beceri ile VKİ ve FAD arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemede Pearson Korelasyon Analizi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, FAD ile AST20 m koşu, AST6 dk koşu ve ASTtoplam skoru arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki belirlenirken, VKİ ile AST20 m koşu, ASTengel koşusu, ASTsağlık topu atma, AST6 dk koşu ve ASTtoplam skoru arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca AST sınıflandırılmasında çocukların çoğunluğunun orta (%46,3) ve kötü (%45,5) motor beceri kategorisinde olduğu ve çok iyi motor beceri kategorisinde hiçbir çocuğun bulunmadığı belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak çocukların fiziksel aktivitelere yönlendirilerek motor becerilerinde gelişim sağlana bilineceği ve yüksek VKİ’nin çocukların motor becerilerinde sınırlama oluşturduğu söylenebilir. Bu durum göz önüne alınarak hayatın her aşamasında başarıyı ve iş yapabilme kapasitesini olumlu ya da olumsuz olarak etkileyen motor becerinin artırılması için çocukları fiziksel aktivitelere yönlendirmek önerilebilir

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