Examination Of Physical Activity And Body Composıtıon Levels Of Adolescents

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Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi
Volume:24 Issue:3
Examination Of Physical Activity And Body Composıtıon Levels Of Adolescents

Examination Of Physical Activity And Body Composıtıon Levels Of Adolescents

Authors : Yağmur YILDIZ, Özcan SAYGIN, Akan BAYRAKDAR

Pages : 271-278

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Publication Date : 2022-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose of the Study: The study aimed to examine adolescents\` physical activity and body composition levels according to various variables. Materials and Methods: The participant group of this study consisted of a total of 1104 children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(551 girls and 553 boys between the ages of 10-14, enrolled in primary schools in Ankara. In our study, physical activity questionnaire for children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PAQ-C); scale was used to determine the weight, height, BMI measurements, and physical activity level. Result: According to the findings, a significant difference was found in the physical activity levels of boys according to the types of transportation to school insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. When children\`s sleep duration is examined, boys\` and girls\` BMI and physical activity levels are similar insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Significant differences were found in the BMI and physical activity levels of both boys and girls during the daily use of the technological device insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. A negative correlation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05); was found between the daily use of technological devices, sleep duration, and physical activity levels of boys and girls, and a positive correlation with BMI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusions: Prolonged screen time is thought to affect body composition and physical activity level negatively. It is thought that the sleeping time should be 8 hours and the screen time should be less in order for BMI and physical activity level to be at appropriate levels.
Keywords : Physical Activity, Body Composition, Sleep, Television, Smartphone

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