The relationship between physical activity and nutritional knowledge with body mass index and motor proficiency in girls 10 to 14 years old during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Khanaqin

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran

2 M.A. in Sport Physiology, Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran

10.22091/arsnes.2024.11325.1016

Abstract

Background & Purpose: The Corona pandemic gave us an opportunity to test the relationship between lifestyle changes and children's motor proficiency level. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between physical activity and nutritional knowledge with body mass index and motor skills of girls aged 10 to 14 years in schools in Khanaqin during the Corona era.
Methodology: this study was a correlation study, the statistical population were selected of girls aged 10 to 14 years in schools in Khanaqin city, Based on the Cochran formula, 350 individuals were randomly selected as the research sample. Data were collected by three Standard questionnaires, Bruininks Oseretsky test-Short Form (BOT-2), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the eating habits questionnaire of Paramenter and Wardell (1999).Data analysis was carried out by using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant relationship between physical activity with body mass index and motor skills of girls aged 10 to 14 years old in the schools of Khanaqin during the Corona era (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that physical activity during the Corona period improves the body mass index and motor skill in girls. Therefore, in order to have a positive effect on motor skills, it is necessary to choose appropriate physical activities according to the situation and perform them regularly.

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  • Receive Date: 12 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 11 December 2024
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 March 2025

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