Physical activity level of school children of age 10-13 years

Dr Rashmi N Ronghe,Dr Shraddha Kawishwar,Dr Neha A Gotmare

doi:10.7439/ijbar.v7i6.3330

Abstract

Aim: To assess physical activity level of school children of age 10-13 years.Objectives: To assess and grade physical activity level in children of age 10-13 years using Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) classified into: Light Physical activity; Moderate Physical activity; Moderate to vigorous Physical activity and High Physical activity.Methodology: This is Questionnaire based survey study which was conducted on 100 school going children of 10-13 years who were present on the day of survey using Physical activity questionnaire for children (PAQ-C). Data was collected and analyzed.Result: In this study we found that out of 100 children maximum 52% children were engaged in moderate to vigorous level of physical activity (MVPA), 25% were engaged in moderate level of physical activity (MPA), 21% were engaged in vigorous level of physical activity (VPA), 1% in low physical activity level (LPA) and only 1% in high physical activity level (HPA).Conclusion: The study suggests that more children should be engaged in physical activity which will help in reducing the health risks.

Highlights

Physical activity is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle in today’s modern world [1]
In this survey physical activity questionnaire (PAQ-C) is used which is validated for children and adolescence
U.S department in the year 2010 stated that regular physical activity can strengthen muscles and bones, help young people to maintain a healthy body weight and reduce the likelihood of high blood pressure, cholesterol or type 2 diabetes [4]

Summary

Introduction

Physical activity is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle in today’s modern world [1]. Further WHO classified energy expenditure in terms of: - 1) Light physical activity when heart beats slightly faster than normal and person can talk and sing. In this survey physical activity questionnaire (PAQ-C) is used which is validated for children and adolescence It showed good discrimination between low and high physical activity level and is understood by all participants in the study [5]. Physical activity may promote weight loss, reduction of visceral fat, lower blood pressure and even prevent of the onset of type 2 diabetes [2]. U.S department in the year 2010 stated that regular physical activity can strengthen muscles and bones, help young people to maintain a healthy body weight and reduce the likelihood of high blood pressure, cholesterol or type 2 diabetes [4].

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