The Effect of a Physical Activity Program on Some Anthropometric Characteristics in Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Authors : Emine KUTLAY, Ercan HASLOFÇA, Tezan BİLDİK, Manuel SİLLERO QUİNTANA

Pages : 73-81

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Publication Date : 2018-05-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physical activity on some anthropometric characteristics of children with emotional and behavioral disturbances. Sample consisted of 19 children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(between 6,00-12,99 ages); from the child and adolescent psychiatry Unit of the Ege University Medical School. They participate in a twelve-week educative program including controlled PA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2 days a week, 60 min a day, aerobic exercises);. Anthropometric data were collected before and after enrolling in the educative program by an accredited ISAK Level II anthropometrist following the ISAK manual insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Marfell-Jones et al., 2006);. Relaxed Arm insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(RAG);, Contracted Arm insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAG);, Waist insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(WG);, Gluteal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GG); and Calf insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CG); Girths, Triceps insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Tsk);, Subscapular insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Sbsk);, Biceps insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Bsk);, Iliac insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Isk);, Supraspinale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ssk);, Abdominal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ask);, Thigh insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Thsk); and Calf insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Csk); skinfolds, Humeral insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HB); and Femoral insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FB); breadths, body weight insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(W);, stature insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(St);, sitting height insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Sh); and arm span insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(AS); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Restricted Profile); were measured and used to determine the sum of 8 skinfolds insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(S8);, BMI and percentage of body fat insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(%BF);insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2);. Children were divided into two mixed groups according to the age and gender. Student T-test was run for comparing pre- and post- results and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests were used for identify differences by gender and age groups setting always statistical significances at α=0.05. When general pre- and post- test data were compared, significant differences in W, St, Sh, AS, GG and CG were observed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Considering only the boys’ data, differences insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05); were found for W, St, Sh, AS, Tsk and GG results, but in girls only for St, Sbsk, and CG. Finally, children under-10 significantly changed their W, St, Sh, AS, and CG measurements and children over-10 changed their St, Sh, AS, and GG. PA programs can lead to significant changes in some anthropometric characteristics of children with emotional and behavioral problems. Educative programs with PA contents can support their physical fitness levels and physical properties.
Keywords : Children, Physical activity, body composition

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