Relationship between Organized Physical Activity and Motor Competence in Teenagers

Campos, Carolina Maria Coelho; Queiroz, Daniel da Rocha; Silva, Jeymison Tadeu Nunes Da; Feitoza, Anderson Henry Pereira; Cattuzzo, Maria Teresa

doi:10.12691/ajssm-5-4-4

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“…The positive association between club sports participation and motor competence is consistent with previous research [43,44,45]. Longitudinal studies further indicate that the strength and directionality of the association between motor competence and club sports participation, as well as PA change over time [46,47].…”

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Association of Sports Participation and Diet with Motor Competence in Austrian Middle School Students

Drenowatz

Greier

2018

Nutrients

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Physical activity and diet are important contributors to overall health and development in adolescents. There remains, however, limited research on the combined association of sports participation and dietary pattern on motor competence, which is crucial for an active lifestyle during and beyond adolescence. The present study, therefore, examined the association between sports participation, dietary pattern, and motor competence in 165 middle school students (55% male) between 11 and 14 years of age. Body weight and height were measured, and motor competence was determined via the German motor test during regular Physical Education (PE). Further, participants completed a food frequency questionnaire and reported their engagement in club sports. Of the total sample 20% were overweight/obese and 49% reported participation in club sports, with no differences between boys and girls. Interaction effects of sports participation and dietary pattern on motor competence were limited, but sports participation and healthy diet were independently associated with higher motor performance. Healthy dietary choices, along with participation in club sports, therefore, should be promoted in adolescents in order to facilitate motor development. As adolescence is a crucial time for the establishment of lifelong behaviors, such efforts could facilitate a healthy lifestyle throughout adulthood.

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Association of Sports Participation and Diet with Motor Competence in Austrian Middle School Students

Drenowatz

Greier

2018

Nutrients

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“…Sports participation has also been shown to have a stronger relationship with physical fitness compared to non-organized leisure time PA [33]. This may at least partially be attributed to the energetic challenges of club sports participation, as habitual PA bursts may not be of sufficient volume and intensity to modify physical fitness [34,35]. Higher fitness may further contribute to a greater enjoyment of PA and increase the likelihood for a sustainable active lifestyle.…”

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Association between Club Sports Participation and Physical Fitness across 6- to 14-Year-Old Austrian Youth

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Ruedl

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Changes in social and built environments most likely contribute to a decline in physical activity (PA) and physical fitness in children and adolescents. Organized sports may be an important component in ensuring adequate fitness, which is an important aspect in general health and well-being. The present study examines differences by club sports participation in cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility and balance in 3293 (55.1% male) Austrian children and adolescents between 6 and 14 years of age. Anthropometric measurements (height and weight) were taken and participants completed the German motor test during regular class time. Even though there was no significant difference in body weight between club sports participants and non-club sports participants, club sports participation was associated with higher physical fitness, particularly regarding endurance, strength, power, and agility. Differences by club sports participation, however, declined during the elementary school years (6–10 years of age), while they became more pronounced during middle school years (10–14 years of age). Club sports participation, therefore, may be a viable option in the promotion of physical fitness, particularly during adolescence. At younger ages, other sources of PA, such as physical education and free play, however, should be considered to ensure sufficient fitness levels that contribute to a healthy and active lifestyle.

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“…Sports participation has also been shown to have a stronger relationship with CRF than non-organized leisure-time PA ( Jaakkola et al, 2009 ). This may at least partially be associated with the energetic demands of sports club participation as habitual PA bursts may not be of sufficient volume and intensity to modify CRF ( Campos et al, 2017 ; Santos et al, 2018 ). Accordingly, sports club participation has been related to greater total PA and a higher probability of meeting PA recommendations ( Kokko et al, 2018 ; Lee et al, 2018 ).…”

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Development of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children in the Transition From Kindergarten to Basic School According to Participation in Organized Sports

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Purpose: This study examined the development of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in children in the transition from kindergarten to basic school according to participation in organized sports and estimated the associations of CRF and body composition indices during the transition from childhood to preadolescence.Methods: Children participated in the three-staged study (kindergarten, 6.6 years, n = 212; 1st grade, 7.6 years, n = 136; and 5th grade, 11.5 years, n = 142) for 5 years and were categorized into three groups according to their participation in organized sports in the study period (whole period, episodically, and never). Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by performing a 20-m shuttle run test, while body composition was measured by skinfold thicknesses, and physical activity was registered with an accelerometer. International gender- and age-specific CRF reference normativities were also used to characterize the participants.Results: Children who participated consistently in organized sports had significantly higher CRF levels and lower body fatness (31.3 ± 13.5 laps in 20 m shuttle run; 21.1% ± 6.3% body fat) in 11.5 years than in children who had never participated in sports clubs (20.7 ± 12.0 laps in 20-m shuttle run; 26.1% ± 6.8% body fat). Body composition and CRF did not associate in consistently trained children. The proportion of 5th grade children demonstrating age-appropriate healthy CRF was almost threefold higher in the group of consistent sports training among both boys and girls than among non-members of sports clubs.Conclusion: Consistent attendance in organized sports in childhood and early preadolescence ensures higher CRF and healthier body composition than in children who had no experience of organized sports.

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Relationship between Organized Physical Activity and Motor Competence in Teenagers

Cited by 4 publications

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Association of Sports Participation and Diet with Motor Competence in Austrian Middle School Students

Association of Sports Participation and Diet with Motor Competence in Austrian Middle School Students

Association between Club Sports Participation and Physical Fitness across 6- to 14-Year-Old Austrian Youth

Development of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children in the Transition From Kindergarten to Basic School According to Participation in Organized Sports

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