Implementation of a Physical Activity Program Protocol in Schoolchildren: Effects on the Endocrine Adipose Tissue and Cognitive Functions

Díaz‐Castro, Javier; Garcia-Vega, Jose Eulogio; Ochoa, J; Puche-Juarez, María; Toledano, Juan M.

doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.761213

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“…Early childhood is a fundamental step for child development [ 1 ] and physical activity (PA) plays an essential role in this process [ 2 ]. According to Canadian guidelines, over a 24-h day, preschool children should spend at least 3 h in a variety of physical activities, including at least 1 h at high intensity [ 3 ].…”

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How Does the Amount of a Physical Education Intervention Affect Gross Motor Coordination in Early Childhood?

Navarra¹,

Scardina²,

Thomas³

et al. 2022

JFMK

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Little is known about the dose–response of physical education interventions on motor coordination in preschoolers. Our aim was to investigate whether the development of motor skills changed depending on different amounts of a physical education program (PEP) in children aged 3–5 years. One hundred forty-five children were recruited from kindergartens and randomly divided into a control group (CG, n = 28), which did not perform any PEP, and two intervention groups, which performed 4 h/week (I1, n = 78) and 10 h/week (I2, n = 39) of a PEP for 16 weeks. Each lesson was set in the form of a programmed game in order to produce fun, thus increasing enthusiasm for participation. Before and after the intervention, locomotor and object control skills and the gross motor development quotient were assessed with the Italian version of the gross motor development test. Both intervention groups showed a significant increase in the motor skills compared with the control group. Moreover, the level of performance was significantly higher after 10 h/week compared to 4 h/week. These findings can be useful for standardizing PEPs in preschool settings so that they can be applied by teachers for planning effective programs for developing motor skills in early childhood.

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confidence: 99%

How Does the Amount of a Physical Education Intervention Affect Gross Motor Coordination in Early Childhood?

Navarra¹,

Scardina²,

Thomas³

et al. 2022

JFMK

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Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old

Spiga,

Davies,

Tomlinson

et al. 2024

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Prevention of obesity in children is an international public health priority given the prevalence of the condition (and its significant impact on health, development and well‐being). Interventions that aim to prevent obesity involve behavioural change strategies that promote healthy eating or 'activity' levels (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and/or sleep) or both, and work by reducing energy intake and/or increasing energy expenditure, respectively. There is uncertainty over which approaches are more effective and numerous new studies have been published over the last five years, since the previous version of this Cochrane review. Objectives To assess the effects of interventions that aim to prevent obesity in children by modifying dietary intake or ‘activity’ levels, or a combination of both, on changes in BMI, zBMI score and serious adverse events. Search methods We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was February 2023. Selection criteria Randomised controlled trials in children (mean age 5 years and above but less than 12 years), comparing diet or 'activity' interventions (or both) to prevent obesity with no intervention, usual care, or with another eligible intervention, in any setting. Studies had to measure outcomes at a minimum of 12 weeks post baseline. We excluded interventions designed primarily to improve sporting performance. Data collection and analysis We used standard Cochrane methods. Our outcomes were body mass index (BMI), zBMI score and serious adverse events, assessed at short‐ (12 weeks to < 9 months from baseline), medium‐ (9 months to < 15 months) and long‐term (≥ 15 months) follow‐up. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. Main results This review includes 172 studies (189,707 participants); 149 studies (160,267 participants) were included in meta‐analyses. One hundred forty‐six studies were based in high‐income countries. The main setting for intervention delivery was schools (111 studies), followed by the community (15 studies), the home (eight studies) and a clinical setting (seven studies); one intervention was conducted by telehealth and 31 studies were conducted in more than one setting. Eighty‐six interventions were implemented for less than nine months; the shortest was conducted over one visit and the longest over four years. Non‐industry funding was declared by 132 studies; 24 studies were funded in part or wholly by industry. Dietary interventions versus control Dietary interventions, compared with control, may have little to no effect on BMI at short‐term follow‐up (mean difference (MD) 0, 95% confidence interval (CI) ‐0.10 to 0.10; 5 studies, 2107 participants; low‐certainty evidence) and at medium‐term follow‐up (MD ‐0.01, 95% CI ‐0.15 to 0.12; 9 studies, 6815 participants; low‐cer...

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Assessment of muscle endocrine function and inflammatory signalling in male school children following a physical activity programme

Diaz-Castro,

Reyes-Olavarría,

Toledano

et al. 2024

Clinical Nutrition

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Implementation of a Physical Activity Program Protocol in Schoolchildren: Effects on the Endocrine Adipose Tissue and Cognitive Functions

Cited by 3 publications

References 91 publications

How Does the Amount of a Physical Education Intervention Affect Gross Motor Coordination in Early Childhood?

How Does the Amount of a Physical Education Intervention Affect Gross Motor Coordination in Early Childhood?

Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old

Assessment of muscle endocrine function and inflammatory signalling in male school children following a physical activity programme

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