The differences in the level of biological health indicators for 7-year-old children living in different regions of Poland
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 58
Abstract
[b]Aim of the study[/b][b].[/b] High level of physical fitness in children is determined by keeping desirable body weight which correlates with many positive health aspects. The purpose of the research was to identify the differences in the development of body functions considered as positive health indicators in children finishing pre-school education (a preparatory year called “the zero class” attached either to kindergartens or primary schools) and living in the area commonly known as “the eastern wall”, which includes Podkarpackie, Lubelskie and Podlaskie Provinces, in comparison with their peers living in Mazowieckie (Mazovia) Province. It was assumed that physical fitness of seven-year-old children may be determined by socio-economic situation in their place of living. This phenomenon tends to be particularly noticeable in the regions where economic growth has been relatively low compared to the region with the highest level of development. The consequences of the differences in the level of functional development of seven-year-old children are also likely to occur in the future. They may involve the differences not only in the level of development, but also in adult quality and style of life, as well as negative health aspects such as incidence and mortality rate due to lifestyle diseases.[b]Material and methods.[/b] The results of the research, which involved 8415 children including 4302 girls and 4113 boys examined in April-May of 2006 and living in the above-mentioned areas, were analysed. Selected elements of Eurofit tests were applied to measure different aspects of fitness and motor control abilities. Questionnaire survey was conducted in order to collect information on the place of living, development and health conditions of seven-year-old children. The research findings were statistically verified by means of one-way analysis of variance extended by Least Significant Difference (LSD) test.[b]Results and cocnlusions.[/b] The research results revealed significant differences in the level of some components that define physical fitness between children living in eastern provinces of Poland and their peers from central part of the country.
Authors and Affiliations
Elżbieta Cieśla, Zdzisław Domagała, Małgorzata Markowska, Edward Mleczko, Grażyna Nowak-Starz, Agnieszka Przychodni
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