Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the body mass index in children between the ages of 7-10 on their physical activity levels. The target population of the study is children between the ages of 7 and 10. The sample population consists of children between the ages of 7 and 10 who continue their primary education in various primary schools in Cankaya district of Ankara province in Turkey. 508 students voluntarily participated in the survey. The physical activity level was measured using the pedometer device for 3 days of the week and the mean was identified by taking the average. The questionnaire developed by the researcher was conducted to determine the daily life habits of the sample population. Statistical calculations were made using the SPSS package program 23. As a result of the Anova analysis performed according to the age variable, a significant difference was found between the children's physical activity levels at p<0.01 level. There is a significant negative correlation between physical activity level and body mass index (r = -0,730) at the p<0,001 level. A significant negative correlation was found between the level of physical activity and daily use of computer or smartphone (r = -0125) at level p<0.05. A significant negative correlation was found between the level of physical activity and the habit of playing on the playground or on the street (r = -0,094) at level p<0.05. As a result, it can be said that the children's body mass index values are healthy and their levels of physical activity is found to be vigorously active. In addition, it is thought that there is a positive increase in physical activity level by decreasing the screen time by using television, computer and phone less.
Highlights
Physical activity is the bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
When the physical activity levels of the children were examined; 3,9% reported that they were active at some times, 35,8% had an active life and 60,2% were highly active
As a result of the Anova analysis performed according to the age variable, a significant difference was found between the children's physical activity levels at p
Summary
Physical activity is the bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure. All kinds of physical activity result in energy expenditure. In a large majority of society, physical activity is perceived as synonymous with the word "sport". Physical activity is defined as activities that occur by using energy of muscles and joints in daily life, increases heart and respiratory rate and result in fatigue at different intensities. In this context, as well as sports activities, exercise, play and various activities during the day are accepted as physical activity [2]
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