Influencia de los programas de actividad física en variables antropométricas y su relación con la percepción de la imagen corporal en niños entre 8 y 12 años

Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity is associated with a wide range of health and developmental benefits in children, including the prevention of overweight, obesity, cardiovascular disease, as well as academic performance and mental health. Objective: To analyze the influence of physical activity programs on anthropometric variables and their relationship with the perception of body image, in children between 8 and 12 years old. Methodology: A literature review was carried out in which articles on physical activity programs, anthropometric variables and their relationship with body image perception in children between 8 and 12 years old were selected. We included indexed databases, articles, reviews and reports from the last 5 years in Spanish and English. Results were presented according to PICO methodology Results: Physical activity programs for children between 8- and 12-years old show low, moderate, and high levels of physical activity at the beginning of their implementation, as well as a different dosage in each application. The programs influenced anthropometric variables, raised self-esteem, improved satisfaction with body image and the competitive capacity of children. Conclusions: Physical activity programs aimed at children between 8 and 12 years of age contributed to an increase in self-esteem, improved perception of body image and satisfaction with body image, the higher the frequency of physical activity, the greater the changes in relation to the variables.