Biopsychosocial Benefits of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

ÖzetÇocuklarda fiziksel aktivite düzeyi son yıllarda giderek azalmaktadır. Fiziksel aktivitenin azalması, başta obezite olmak üzere pek çok kronik hastalığın erken yaşlarda görülmesine neden olmaktadır. Yaşam boyu fiziksel aktiviteye yeterli katılım ve normal kilonun korunması, obezite, kardiyovasküler hastalıklar, hipertansiyon, Tip II diyabet, akciğer ve kolon kanseri gibi birçok kronik hastalıktan korunmada oldukça etkilidir. Aynı zamanda kendine güvenin, benlik saygısının ve akademik başarı-nın artması ve depresyon belirtilerin azalması gibi önemli psikososyal yararları vardır. Bu nedenle bu çalışma çocuk ve ergenler ile çalışan meslek gruplarının ve ailelerin, fiziksel aktiviteninin çocuklar üzerindeki sağlık yararlarının yanı sıra, psikososyal yararları konusundaki farkındalığını arttırmak ve çocukların fiziksel aktivite düzeyini artırmaya yönelik öneriler sunmak amacıyla planlanmıştır.Anahtar sözcükler: Çocuk, fiziksel aktivite, biyopsikososyal. AbstractPhysical activity levels in children have been steadily decreasing in recent years. Reduced physical activity leads to numerous chronic diseases at an early age, particularly obesity. Lifelong participation in physical activity and maintenance of ideal bodyweight are highly effective in the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, Type II diabetes, lung and colon cancers. At the same time physical activity increases self-confidence, self-esteem and academic achievement, and reduces symptoms of depression. Therefore, this study was designed to improve awareness of professional groups and families working with children and adolescents about physical activity benefits on children health, as well as psychosocial benefits and planned to offer suggestions for increasing physical activity levels of children.

Use of fun book in science education; sample application

“…Apart from these, it can be said that a significant number of participants stated that there was no negative aspect of the fun book. Similar to the above findings, Meydanlıoğlu (2015) emphasized that students should perform significant physical activity outside of school. The findings in this study are consistent with the time emphasis in the study.…”

Anxiety and Psychological Well-Being Levels of Faculty of Sports Sciences Students

“…It has been reported that moderate intensity exercise reduces temporary anxiety. In addition, it has been reported to contribute to psychological well-being (Meydanlıoğlu, 2015). In order for students to spend their education and training life healthy and productive, they should be ensured to participate in some sports activities.…”

The relationship between the physical activity efficacy and physical activity of the middle school students

“…Physical activity not only protects individuals from many chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, it also has many psycho-social benefits such as boosting self-confidence, self-esteem, and academic achievement and alleviating the symptoms of depression [5,63]. For these reasons, the society should promote and encourage forming a more active life style and adopting a habit of doing regular exercise, starting with the childhood period [9,64,65]. Increasing the variety of the physical activities and decreasing their difficulty can be a solution.…”

“…Many studies conducted state that physical activity strengthen bones and muscles, improve social and psychological health, and enhance fitness level [6,7]. Decrease in physical activity in children and adolescents in recent years has increased the risk of developing many chronic diseases, particularly obesity in early ages [8,9]. On the other hand, physical inactivity is related to numerous health problems including increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke [10,11].…”