Studying the impact of body weight and physical activity on quality of life of junior high school students
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction. Overweight and obesity presently constitute a serious problem, both in Poland and worldwide. They affect not only adults. Every year, there is a growing number of children and youths, who struggle with overweight and obesity. The fact, that they are not accepting their body may contribute to the lower quality of living. An important issue becomes regular physical activity. Research Goal. Evaluation of the impact of body weight and physical activity on the quality of living in junior high school students. Materials and Methods. Examinations were performed in 57 persons (including 29 girls and 28 boys,) 12-15 years old (Mean: 13.75 years.) In the test group, there were conducted: survey regarding physical activity, Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI) and four physical fitness tests. Results. After collecting data and the results analysis, there has not been observed deterioration in the quality of living in persons, whose BMI exceed the upper limit of the standard. Conclusions. Excessive body weight does not reduce the quality of living in teenagers. Level of physical activity does not affect the quality of living in young people. Frequency of physical activity has a significant impact on self-esteem and self-assessment.
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Anna Kogut, Marek Kiljański
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