Medication of the relationship between body fat with lower limb muscle strength and gross motor coordination in children

Authors

  • Victor1 Valenzuela-Saldias
  • Ignacio1 Cruz-Flores
  • Marco Antonio Cossio-Bolaños

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53820/rpcafd.v6i3.62

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the mediation of the relationship between body fat and lower limb muscle strength and gross motor coordination in children.

Methodology: A descriptive (correlational) was made. 67 children (34 men and 33 women) were studied. The age range ranges from 7.0 to 10.9 years. Weight, height and waist circumference (CC) were evaluated. The Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist-height index (ICE) were calculated. The horizontal jump (SH) and the lateral transposition test (TL) were evaluated.

Results: Non-significant negative correlations were observed between the BMI and CC indicators with the SH (r = -0.18 to -0.3 and the TL (-0.26 to -0.32). Significant correlations (p <0.01) were observed between ICE and SH and TL in children of both sexes (r = -0.479 to -0.598).

Conclusion: Excess body fat mainly assessed through ICE negatively affects the performance of lower limb muscle strength and gross motor coordination in children of both sexes.

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Published

2019-10-21

How to Cite

Valenzuela-Saldias, V., Cruz-Flores, I., & Cossio-Bolaños, M. A. (2019). Medication of the relationship between body fat with lower limb muscle strength and gross motor coordination in children. Revista Peruana De Ciencia De La Actividad Fisica Y Del Deporte, 6(3), 8. https://doi.org/10.53820/rpcafd.v6i3.62

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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2019): Evaluación del VO

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