Abstract
This study presents the results of the analysis of the effects of body composition on the manifestation of static strength in girls of lower elementary school age. The sample consisted of 63 girls aged seven. All the girls were from Subotica and attend elementary schools. Height was measured by the use of Martin's anthropometer, weight was measured by the use of InBody 230. The measures of body composition (body fat, total body water and skeletal muscle mass) were assessed by InBody 230, a device which functions on the base of bioelectrical impedance. The static strength of arms and shoulder area was assessed by 'Bent-arm hang' test. The results pointed to the statistically significant effects of the body composition on the manifestation of static strength in girls of lower elementary school age.
Highlights
The contemporary conditions have a negative influence on peoples lives because they spend too much time sitting in their workplace, in front of the TV and computer or in a car
Similarities were detected in terms of Total Body Water and Skeletal Muscle Mass, while they were very heterogenous in terms of Fat and Bent-arm hang variables
Some girls were categorised as obese, while others suffered of serious malnutriton
Summary
The contemporary conditions have a negative influence on peoples lives because they spend too much time sitting in their workplace, in front of the TV and computer or in a car. Most of the population suffer from the consequences of the lack of physical activity and as hypokinesis itself leads to obesity and the accumulation of emotional stress, the influence of these three factors make the commonest cause of various deseases and poor life expectancy in modern times (Stojiljković, Mandarić, Todorović, & Mitić, 2010). In the developed countries the average level of motor abilities is constantly decreasing due to the prevailance of sedentary lifestyle. People who lack recreative exercise have poor motor abilities that has cosequences on their health and quality of life in general.
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