Physical activity and child health
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Koerperliche Aktivitaet und Gesundheit von Kindern |
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Autor: | Shephard, Roy J. |
Erschienen in: | Sports medicine |
Veröffentlicht: | 1 (1984), 3, S. 205-2338, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0112-1642, 1179-2035 |
DOI: | 10.2165/00007256-198401030-00004 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU198807011544 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Clinicians should direct greater attention to positive health, with particular reference to the role of physical activity, in optimising the well-being of a child. Vigorous physical activity slows maturation, particularly if there is associated engergy imbalance or emotional stress, but it does not greatly affect body size. Well-designed exercise programmes enhance the immediate physical, psychomotor and intellectual attainments of a child. Long term health benefits depend on a continuation of the physical activity. Internal motivation and the creation of positive attitudes are thus important. Acute illness is not prevented by vigorous exercise, but it has a favourable effect on the course of many chronic diseases. There are certain risks, including physical injury, psychological stress, and (occasionally) cardiac deaths, but in general, an exercise regimen enhances well-being, favouring the balanced development of a child. Verf.-Referat