The Daily Physical Activity of Preschool Children Measured by a Pedometer

Tjelesna aktivnost u predškolskoj dobi jest osnova pravilnog rasta i razvoja djece. Smanjena tjelesna aktivnost dovodi do mnogih zdravstvenih problema već u veoma ranoj dobi. Ovim radom utvrđena je cjelodnevna razina tjelesne aktivnosti djece. Na ukupnom uzorku 15 djece (8 djevojčica i 7 dječaka) predškolske dobi tjelesna aktivnost se mjerila pedometrom te se utvrđivala vrijednost prijeđenih koraka u 24 sata u razdoblju od sedam dana. Analizom podataka i provedenim osnovnim deskriptivnim statističkim metodama utvrdilo se da ne postoji statistički značajna povezanost između statusa obrazovanja roditelja i tjelesne aktivnosti djeteta. Rezultati ukazuju kako su djeca tjelesno aktivnija (prijeđu više koraka) u vrtiću nego kod kuće te da su aktivnija u radnim danima nego u dane vikenda.Physical activity at pre-school age is fundamental to children's harmonious growth and development. Reduced physical activity can lead to many health problems even at early age. All-day level of children’s physical activity has been established by this thesis. The value of crossed steps has been identified on a twenty-four-hour basis within the period of seven days on total sample of fifteen children (eight girls and seven boys) at pre-school age and physical activity has been measured by pedometer. By analysis of data gathered, given results have confirmed that there has been a statistically significant difference in the number of crossed steps at kindergarten and at home in favour of more steps crossed at kindergarten and children have been on average physically more active during work days rather than at weekends. Further analysis has established that there has not been a statistically relevant connection between parental educational status and children’s physical activity