Naslov
School-Based Exercise Programs for Promoting Musculoskeletal Fitness in Children Aged 6 to 10
(School-Based Exercise Programs for Promoting Musculoskeletal Fitness in Children Aged 6 to 10)

Autori
Stanković Dušan ; Pivač Stefan ; Antonijević Maša ; Damir Pekas ; Nebojša Trajković

Izvornik
Youth (2673-995X) 2 (2022), 3; 309-317

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
physical activity ; physical fitness ; health ; vertical jump ; isometric ; flexibility

Sažetak
Musculoskeletal fitness (MF) is a multidimensional construct that combines muscle strength, endurance, and power to allow for the performance of tasks against one’s own body weight or an external resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of school-based programs on promoting MF in children aged 6 to 10. PubMed and Web of Science databases were used as searching tools. A total of 16 studies were included in a systematic review with primary school-based program interventions measuring at least one variable related to musculoskeletal fitness. Parameters for measuring explosive power, especially standing broad jump (SBJ), have a large potential for development throughout school-based programs. Long-lasting interventions did not necessarily improve MF ; however, there were shorter interventions that caused the improvement in a larger number of parameters. Our findings imply that increased physical activity during a school week, together with improved lesson content, is crucial for MF development in this age group.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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