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Cieśla, Elżbieta; Zaręba, Monika; Kozieł, Sławomir
Early human development, 08/2017, Volume: 111Journal Article
Abstract Background Level of physical fitness is related to the functional status of most of the bodily functions and so it appears to be very important to identify perinatal factors influencing physical fitness. Aim The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of birth weight on the level of physical fitness in children 6–7 years of age. Subjects and method Physical fitness was assessed using EUROFIT tests in 28,623 children, aged 6–7 years, from rural areas in Poland. Children below the 10th percentile for birth weight for gestational age were defined as small for gestational age (SGA). The influence of birth weight on parameters of fitness was assessed by means of covariance analysis. Results With the controls of age, sex and body size, children of low birth weight have shown significantly lower levels of body flexibility and running speed. The leg strength of children with SGA turned out to be significantly lower only in 7-year-old boys. Conclusion This study has revealed the significant influence of birth weight on physical fitness. The results suggest the importance of early intervention and its possible benefits for developing and maintaining the proper level of physical fitness further in life.
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