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- Title
COVID-19 Döneminde Çocuklarda Fiziksel Aktivite: Sistematik Derleme.
- Authors
CANLI, Mehmet; ÖZÜDOĞRU, Anıl; KARA, Ersan
- Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the importance of physical activitiy in protecting the health of children and adolescents whose physical activity opportunities were restricted during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. Physical activity contributes to the physical and mental health of children and young people, especially a stronger immune system. On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization described the COVID-19 virus outbreak as a global pandemic. Due to the restrictions made as a result of the decisions taken by many countries due to the COVID-19 virus epidemic, significant changes have occurred in the Daily lives of children, young people and families. Many countries have restricted the use of physical distance, social interactions, sports, playgrounds and parking spaces. As a result of these restrictions, the decrease in physical activity habits in children has been a cause for concern. Given the strong relationship between health status and physical activity, it appears that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children's health deteriorated further due to a sedentary lifestyle. Because an inactive lifestyle; it is directly related to obesity, weakening of the immune system and risk of chronic diseases. Parents, educators, healthcare professionals and the media have a great role to play in increasing children's physical activity levels. During this period, children should try tos tay healthy with simple exercises that combine games and fun activities while staying at home. Suggestions fort his include participating in physical activities appropriate to pandemic constraints, participating in new leisure activities, using online health and/or physical activity practices. As a result; parents and authorities have great responsibilities in creating adequate physical activity opportunities to protect the health of children and young people during the epidemic.
- Subjects
SYSTEMATIC reviews; HEALTH status indicators; PHYSICAL activity; SOCIAL distancing; COVID-19 pandemic; CHILDREN
- Publication
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Sports Sciences, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 2, p312
- ISSN
1308-0938
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5336/sportsci.2020-79699