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or tests of coordination. This finding is relative, as there were only 5 chil- relationship of body mass index with some motor abilities of preschool children 157
dren in these categpry.
As shown in Figure 3 the greatest dispersion of motor test results is in the
BMI category obesity. Most of the results are located around the arithmetic me-
an of this category. Children with a lower BMI achieved worse results in mo-
tor tests of explosive power and better results in motor tests of balance and mo-
tor tests of coordination.
Discussion
When studying BMI values, we were positively surprised by the number of
children in the BMI category normal weight - as much as 72.0% of the entire
sample. However, we were concerned by the fact that as many as 21.3% of chil-
dren are in the BMI category obesity. We did not look for the reasons for these
two data, but it is a clue for future research. Brettschneider & Bnemann (2005;
based on Šimunič, Volmut & Pišot, 2010) state that we must find out the caus-
es of obesity, look for ways to reduce the phenomenon in the part of the popu-
lation where the phenomenon is already present, and prevent the possibility of
new cases.
We found that the higher the BMI, the greater the standard deviation in
the results of all motor tests: explosive power, balance and coordination. Chil-
dren with a lower BMI thus achieved better results in motor tests than children
with a higher BMI.
Matarma et al. (2018) came to the conclusion in his research that atten-
ding an educational institution (kindergarten) has positive effects on the deve-
lopment of coordination, strength and flexiblity. A smaller part of the fat mass
could be detected by girls, which is associated with greater strength and agili-
ty. The associations between moderate to high physical activity and time spent
in sedentary activities showed no influence on the development of motor abi-
lities. The researchers conclude that attending kindergarten is very beneficial
for the early prevention of obesity and overweight in children. The positive lin-
ks between attending kindergarten, motor skills and physical activity show the
importance of early learning, as a place to raise awareness and encourage phy-
sical activity and motor development of children.
Conclusions
According to the findings of our research, as BMI increases, motor abilities de-
teriorate. We conclude that for the development of motor abilities in the pre-
school period, in addition to varied and sufficient physical activity, regardless
of the child‘s environment, it is also important to prevent overweight and obe-
sity.
dren in these categpry.
As shown in Figure 3 the greatest dispersion of motor test results is in the
BMI category obesity. Most of the results are located around the arithmetic me-
an of this category. Children with a lower BMI achieved worse results in mo-
tor tests of explosive power and better results in motor tests of balance and mo-
tor tests of coordination.
Discussion
When studying BMI values, we were positively surprised by the number of
children in the BMI category normal weight - as much as 72.0% of the entire
sample. However, we were concerned by the fact that as many as 21.3% of chil-
dren are in the BMI category obesity. We did not look for the reasons for these
two data, but it is a clue for future research. Brettschneider & Bnemann (2005;
based on Šimunič, Volmut & Pišot, 2010) state that we must find out the caus-
es of obesity, look for ways to reduce the phenomenon in the part of the popu-
lation where the phenomenon is already present, and prevent the possibility of
new cases.
We found that the higher the BMI, the greater the standard deviation in
the results of all motor tests: explosive power, balance and coordination. Chil-
dren with a lower BMI thus achieved better results in motor tests than children
with a higher BMI.
Matarma et al. (2018) came to the conclusion in his research that atten-
ding an educational institution (kindergarten) has positive effects on the deve-
lopment of coordination, strength and flexiblity. A smaller part of the fat mass
could be detected by girls, which is associated with greater strength and agili-
ty. The associations between moderate to high physical activity and time spent
in sedentary activities showed no influence on the development of motor abi-
lities. The researchers conclude that attending kindergarten is very beneficial
for the early prevention of obesity and overweight in children. The positive lin-
ks between attending kindergarten, motor skills and physical activity show the
importance of early learning, as a place to raise awareness and encourage phy-
sical activity and motor development of children.
Conclusions
According to the findings of our research, as BMI increases, motor abilities de-
teriorate. We conclude that for the development of motor abilities in the pre-
school period, in addition to varied and sufficient physical activity, regardless
of the child‘s environment, it is also important to prevent overweight and obe-
sity.
