Razlike u antropometrijskim karakteristikama obzirom na razinu tjelesne aktivnosti djece u Krapinsko-zagorskoj županiji

master's thesis

• Title (english): Differences in anthropometric characteristics regarding the level of physical activity of children in Krapina-zagorje County
• Author: Lucija Kotarski
• Mentor: Marijana Hraski (mentor)
• Committee member: Marija Lorger (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mateja Kunješić Sušilović (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marijana Hraski (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2020-09-08, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Kinesiology; Systematic Kinesiology

Abstract

Proučavanjem različitih istraživanja i literature o tjelesnoj aktivnosti i antropometrijskim karakteristikama djece, javila se inspiracija za cilj ovog istraživanja, a to je utvrditi postoje li razlike u antropometrijskim karakteristikama obzirom na razinu tjelesne aktivnosti djece u Krapinsko-zagorskoj županiji. Neprestano se ističe da je upravo predškolsko razdoblje presudno za stjecanje navika, ali i pravilnog rasta i razvoja djece te je u vezi s time potrebno i posvetiti osobitu važnost i pažnju upravo tom razdoblju. Osim već spomenutog glavnog cilja, sekundarni ciljevi ovog istraživanja su utvrditi bavljenje organiziranom tjelesnom aktivnošću, usporediti aktivno provedeno vrijeme sa vremenom provedenim pred televizijom ili računalom, utvrditi postoje li razlike u varijablama obzirom na spol te koji to faktori utječu na tjelesnu aktivnost djeteta. Uzorak ispitanika čini 35 djece od kojih je 18 dječaka, a 17 djevojčica u dobi od 3 do 7 godina. Podaci su prikupljeni online anketom te zatim obrađeni korištenjem deskriptivne analize, t-testa te Pearsonovog koeficijenta korelacije, a kao varijable ističu se antropometrijske karakteristike, tjelesna aktivnost i spol. Rezultati dobiveni t-testom pokazali su da u antropometrijskim karakteristikama i razini tjelesne aktivnosti djece postoji jedino statistički značajna razlika u omjeru opsega struka i bokova (WHR) i to da dječaci imaju veći WHR u odnosu na djevojčice. Pearsonov koeficijent korelacije pokazuje pozitivnu umjerenu povezanost jedino za tjelesnu težinu i bavljenje organiziranom tjelesnom aktivnošću, a negativna povezanost pronađena je u bavljenju organiziranom tjelesnom aktivnošću i WHR-u. Već na ovako malom uzorku moguće je uočiti pozitivne strane tjelesne aktivnosti, posebice u WHR-u, stoga je od izuzetne važnosti pokušati spriječiti sedentarni način života te uvoditi čim više tjelesne aktivnosti već u djetinjstvu.

Abstract (english)

By studying various reaserch and literature on physical activity and anthropometric characteristics of children, there was inspiration for the aim of this final paper and that was to determine whether there are differences in anthropometric characteristics considering the level of physical activity of children in Krapina- Zagorje County. It is constantly emphasized that the preschool time is crucial for the acquisition of habits, but also the proper growth and development of children and because of that, it is necessary to pay attention and importance to that period. In addition to the already mentioned main goal, the secondary goals of this reserach are to determine organized physical activity, compare active time with time spent in front of television or computer, to determine whether there are differences in variables according to gender and which factors affect physical activity the most. The sample consists of 35 children, of which 18 are boys and 17 girls aged 3 to 7 years. Data were collected through an online poll and then processed using descriptive analysis, t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient, with anthropometric characteristics, physical activity and gender as variables. The results obtained by t-test showed that in the anthropometric characteristics and level of physical activity of children, there is only a statistically significant difference in the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and that is that boys have a higher WHR compared to girls. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed a positive moderate correlation in body weight and organized physical activity, and negative correlation was found in organized physical activity and WHR. Even in such a small sample, it is possible to notice the positive aspects of physical activity, especially in the WHR, so it is extremely important to try to prevent sedentary lifestyle and introduce as much physical activity as possible in childhood.

• Keywords: antropometrijske karakteristike; spol; stanje uhranjenosti; tjelesna aktivnost
• Keywords (english): anthropometric characteristics; physical activity; sex; state of nutrition
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:481084
• Study programme: Title: Graduate University Study of Early and Preschool Education; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja (magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja)
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• Created on: 2021-05-27 08:10:34