MĂSURĂTORI ANTROPOMETRICE LA ELEVII DE ȘCOALĂ GIMNAZIALĂ: CORELAŢII ÎNTRE STAREA DE SĂNĂTATE ȘI CREȘTEREA FIZICĂ
ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: CORRELATIONS BETWEEN HEALTH STATUS AND PHYSICAL GROWTH

Author(s): Dan-Cristian Stoicescu, Virgil TUDOR, DANIEL CONSTANTINESCU
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, School education, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: Editura Eikon
Keywords: anthropometry; body mass index (BMI); height; weight; body circumferences; arm span;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this research was to optimize physical education lessons at the middle school level by applying internationally used strategic sports games and to evaluate their effectiveness in developing physical fitness and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This topic was chosen to contribute to the optimization of physical education lessons at the middle school level, thereby improving the physical condition and fostering a healthy lifestyle among adolescents. A healthy lifestyle encompasses healthy behaviors exhibited by adolescents and adults, influenced by factors such as nutrition, physical exercise, sleep patterns, and psychological well-being. This experimental research was conducted in the middle schools of Baia and Jurilovca Anthropometric measurements were used as the primary tool to assess the level of physical development, providing data through direct measurement of body dimensions. These measurements allowed for the formulation and quantification of valuable conclusions. The following indicators were recorded: body weight, height, waist circumference, thoracic circumference (at rest, during deep inspiration/ expiration), upper limb circumference (forearm), and adiposity measurements (abdomen, neck, back, arms, thighs).

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