The relationship between physical activity, physical fitness and fatness in 3-6 years old boys and girls: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA), fatness and fitness in children and teenagers have been associated with short and long-term health benefits. However, little research analyzing these variables focuses on the preschool education stage. Thus, the objective of this research is to study the relationship between PA, fatness and fitness in 3-6 years old boys and girls.

Methods

This cross-sectional study includes 150 boys and girls at age between 3 and 6 years. Fatness and fitness were assessed using a PREFIT (FITness testing in PREschool children) battery as well as the sit and reach test. PA levels were measured using accelerometers for 7 days.

Results

Higher PA levels were related to better fitness values. In addition, differences were found in the PA levels between boy

SUBMITTER: Serrano-Gallen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9360817 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature