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[Structure of a physical exercise program directed at schoolchildren]
Olga M París-Pineda1, Nohora E Alvarez-Rey2, Lisette K Cárdenas-Sandoval3
1OP: Fisioterapeuta. Esp. Planeación, Desarrollo y Administración de la Investigación. Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Grupo de Investigación en Biomecánica Comunidad y Neurodesarrollo ENTROPIA. Cúcuta, Colombia. ol.paris@mail.udes.edu.co.
Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)
|February 8, 2023
Summary
Physical exercise programs for children promote healthy habits and reduce chronic disease risk. Structured programs incorporate duration, frequency, intensity, and specific exercise phases for optimal health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Context:
- Global review of physical exercise programs for children and adolescents.
- Focus on promoting healthy habits from early life stages.
Purpose:
- Thematic review of physical exercise programs for children worldwide.
- Design an activity program structure for schoolchildren based on global best practices and local legislation.
Summary:
- Searched databases (Redalyc, Scielo, Elsevier, Pubmed, Scopus) and organizational websites (WHO, PAHO) for studies from 2008-2019.
- Analyzed information to design a structured physical activity program for schoolchildren.
- Incorporated methodological characteristics like duration, frequency, intensity, and exercise phases (warm-up, stretching, central, cooling down).
Impact:
- Implementation of these programs fosters healthy habits in children and adolescents.
- Positively impacts health by reducing risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases.
- Provides a framework for developing effective, evidence-based physical activity interventions for youth.
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