Changes in Segmental Body Composition in Children Practicing Martial Arts, Swimming and Team Sports

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ID15715684
AutoresAnna Sójka (0000-0002-0170-2640, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences), Bartosz Sójka (0009-0005-0177-0212, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences), Agnieszka Chwałczyńska (0000-0003-1359-2570, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, autor correspondente)
Ano2026
Volume13
Fascículo4
Páginas482-482
Data de publicação2026-03-30
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoChildren (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
EditoraMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children13040482
OpenAlexW7143425560
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas34

Background: In the year 2022 more than 390 million kids and teenagers aged between 5 and 19 years old were overweight, including 160 million individuals who were suffering from obesity. It is commonly known that, in order to have a possitive change in physical and mental health, physical activity is needed. The aim of this study was to determine whether the type of physical activity undertaken influenced changes in body mass and physical fitness scores in children aged 7–10 years who practice taekwondo, swimming, and team sports, using tag rugby as an example. Material and Methods: A total of 200 children were eligible to participate in the research project and the analysis was conducted on 150 subjects (49% girls and 51% boys). Group IA (n = 20) trained in taekwondo, group IB (n = 42) trained in swimming, and group IC (n = 20) trained in rugby tag. Group II control subjects (n = 68) did not participate in any additional sports activities. Children’s body height was determined with a SECA 213 heightometer and body mass and body composition using Tanita’s MC-780 eight-electrode body composition analyser. Selected Eurofit tests were used to assess physical fitness. Results: A peripheral distribution of fat mass was found in all subjects, with the highest levels determined in the upper limbs. The highest values, apart from arm muscle strength, were found in the swimming group. Significant changes were observed in the subjects training in taekwondo. Conclusions: Results suggest that physical activity targeting the development of different motor skills should be part of preventive health care for children

Anthropometry · Body height · Body mass index · Composition (language · Fat mass · Football · Lower body · Muscle mass · Physical activity · Physical fitness · Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education · Physical Education and Training Studies · Sports injuries and prevention

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