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Authors: COSMIN PRODEA, RAUL NEMEȘ, CLAUDIU BOANCĂ.
DOI: 10.24193/subbeag.62(3).24
Published Online: 2017-09-30
Published Print: 2017-09-30
VIEW PDF: COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SEDENTARISM AT FIFTH GRADE CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Introduction. This article highlights the importance of physical education for a healthy lifestyle in the context of modern technology which is continuously developing. It’s not necessary to move a lot in order to communicate or play with other persons and all these have a negative impact on daily physical activity of children. The objectives of this study were to underline the negative influence of technology on physical education and to see if there are differences between urban and rural environment concerning the level of physical activity. Methods. Ten subjects were selected from urban environment, from Ion Bob School, and ten subjects were selected from rural environment, from Chinteni School. Both groups were formed of five girls and five boys and were monitored seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Data were recorded every morning by the physical education teacher. Results. We can see a clear difference in favor of rural environment regarding the physical activity carried out. If in the case of boys the differences are not very big, in the case of girls the differences are important. Moreover, during the weekend the level of physical activity increases in the rural environment, while in the urban environment there are no significant changes. Conclusion. New gadget technology breakthroughs have beneficial but overused aspects can have important negative effects on the child in terms of physical activity and health. I can lead to a low energy of the child, sleep disturbances, and even sedentary.
Keywords: physical activity, rural environment, urban environment, sedentary, pedometer.
