THE RESULTS OF OUR FACULTY'S RESEARCH WARN OF THE BAD INFLUENCE OF MODERN LIFESTYLE

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The results of our faculty's research warn of the bad influence of the modern way of life


Postural status of children exposed to high risk



That children move less and less, and use rest passively with micro-movements related mainly to technical devices such as video games and computers, and that the postural status of children is exposed to great risk is the conclusion of research conducted in the past period by the Faculty of Sports Sciences of the University "Apeiron".


Research called "MONITORING OF THE PHYSICAL AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SCHOOL AND YOUNGER SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF BANJA LUKA" it was organized with the consent of the Republic Pre-Agogic Institute of the Republic of Srpska.

"The main goal was to use a cross-sectional study to determine the morphological-motor and postural status of children of preschool and younger school age in the territory of the city of Banja Luka," points out prof. Dr. Osmo Bajrić, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences.


In addition to Professor Bajrić, the research team consisted of: Prof. Ph.D. Velibor Srdić, prof. Dr. Senad Bajrić, prof. Dr. Velimir Vukajlvić, MA Darko Božić, MA Srboljub Vuković.


"Through the analysis, we determined that the prevalence of postural disorders in boys and girls of preschool age is present to a significant extent. The highest expression of postural disorders was found on the foot in the form of flat feet (more than half of the examined sample), followed by the spine and lower extremities," stressed Prof. Dr. Velibor Srdić, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. He adds that the data point to the need for early identification of postural disorders due to the urgent need for early formation and adoption of the so-called "pattern of correct body posture" which should contribute to proper growth and development of children, and later to a positive impact on their health and quality of life.


For the purposes of the research, the sample of respondents consisted of 681 respondents, of which 266 respondents were of preschool age (137 boys and 129 girls) from PU "Zvjezdica" from Banja Luka and 315 respondents of younger school age (146 boys and 169 girls) from the following elementary schools: Junior High School "Sveti Sava", Junior High School "Ivo Andrić" and Junior High School "Georgi Stojkov Rakovski". To determine the morphological status of the subjects, a set of 9 anthropometric measures was applied, which were measured in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of the International Biological Program (IBP). A set of 5 tests was used to determine the motor status of the subjects.

To determine the postural status of the subjects, disorders of the spinal column and lower extremities were assessed. Regarding the morphological status of boys and girls of preschool age, the results show that boys are taller and slightly heavier than girls. The body mass index is also higher in boys compared to girls, and the measures of skin folds and circular dimensions of the body have higher values ​​in girls compared to boys.


Motor status – boys are superior to girls in tests of explosive (long jump from a standing position) and static strength (endurance in a push-up) as well as a test of the speed of movement of the upper extremities (hand tapping), and girls are superior in tests of balance (flamingo) and flexibility (reach while sitting), which according to those who worked on the research was expected.


February 21, 2022

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