Examination Of Physical Activity And Body Composıtıon Levels Of Adolescents
Purpose of the Study: The study aimed to examine adolescents' physical activity and body composition levels according to various variables. Materials and Methods: The participant group of this study consisted of a total of 1104 children (551 girls and 553 boys between the ages of 10-14, enrolle...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Selcuk University Press
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2548908 |
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| Summary: | Purpose of the Study: The study aimed to examine adolescents' physical activity and body composition levels according to various variables. Materials and Methods: The participant group of this study consisted of a total of 1104 children (551 girls and 553 boys between the ages of 10-14, enrolled in primary schools in Ankara. In our study, physical activity questionnaire for children (PAQ-C) scale was used to determine the weight, height, BMI measurements, and physical activity level. Result: According to the findings, a significant difference was found in the physical activity levels of boys according to the types of transportation to school (p lt;0.05). When children's sleep duration is examined, boys' and girls' BMI and physical activity levels are similar (p gt;0.05). Significant differences were found in the BMI and physical activity levels of both boys and girls during the daily use of the technological device (p lt;0.05). A negative correlation (p lt;0.05) was found between the daily use of technological devices, sleep duration, and physical activity levels of boys and girls, and a positive correlation with BMI (p lt;0.05). Conclusions: Prolonged screen time is thought to affect body composition and physical activity level negatively. It is thought that the sleeping time should be 8 hours and the screen time should be less in order for BMI and physical activity level to be at appropriate levels. |
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| ISSN: | 2147-5652 |