Comparison of physical activity, habitual lifestyle and physical fitness of sixth‒grade elementary school students before and after summer vacation

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  • 小学6年生の夏休み前後における身体活動量，生活習慣，運動能力の比較
  • ショウガク 6ネンセイ ノ ナツヤスミ ゼンゴ ニ オケル シンタイ カツドウリョウ,セイカツ シュウカン,ウンドウ ノウリョク ノ ヒカク

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<p>This study aims to compare the physical activity, habitual lifestyle, and physical fitness of the sixth‒grade elementary school students before and after the summer vacation. This study was conducted at an elementary school located in the city of Kurashiki within the Okayama Prefecture from April to September, 2013. A total of 131 participants (70 boys and 61 girls) with ages of 11‒12 participated in this study. We investigated the physical activity, habitual lifestyle, and physical fitness before, during, and after the summer vacation. A uniaxial accelerometer was used to measure the total steps and moderate‒to‒vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of the participants. Further, the habitual lifestyles were assessed using a questionnaire. Physical fitness was assessed using a 50‒m dash and 20‒m shuttle run. </p><p>The total steps and MVPA during the summer vacation were significantly less than those before the summer vacation. The wake‒up time and bedtime of girls were considerably late during the summer vacation than those before and after the summer vacation. Further, the total amount of time spent on TV/video/DVD, internet, and TV games during the summer vacation was significantly more than those before and after the summer vacation. The 50‒m dash measured before the summer vacation was significantly lower than after the summer vacation. In contrast, no differences can be observed with respect to the 20‒m shuttle run before and after the summer vacation. </p><p>In conclusion, our study suggests that the physical activity is reduced and the habitual lifestyle is disturbed during the summer vacation. In addition, physical fitness is lowered or is stable between before and after summer vacation.</p>

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