Efecto de un programa de natación en la condición física de preescolares

  1. Miguel Adriano Sánchez-Lastra 1
  2. Rodolfo Iván Martínez-Lemos 1
  3. Roberto Díaz 2
  4. María Villanueva 3
  5. Carlos Ayán 1
  1. 1 Universidade de Vigo
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    Universidade de Vigo

    Vigo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05rdf8595

  2. 2 Universidad Autónoma de Chile
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    Universidad Autónoma de Chile

    Temuco, Chile

    ROR https://ror.org/010r9dy59

  3. 3 Club de Natación Galaico (Pontevedra)
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Journal:
Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación

ISSN: 1579-1726,  1988-2041

Year of publication: 2020

Issue: 37

Pages: 48-53

Type: Article

DOI: 10.47197/RETOS.V37I37.69504 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

Promotion of physical activity is important for community health; thus, it is essential to foment it during the preschool stage. Swimming is one of the common choices, but research assessing its effects on children’s physical condition is scarce. This study aimed at describing the changes in physical condition of a group of preschoolers (n=47; age range= 5-6 years), after performing a swimming program. Two non-randomly-assigned groups of preschool children were formed. The experimental group (n=24; 29.2% girls) took part in a swimming initiation program, carried in two 40-minute sessions per week during 10 months. The control group (n=23; 34.8% girls) continued its usual activity. Weight, height, Body-Mass Index, cardiorespiratory capacity («Three minute run»), explosive strength («Horizontal jump»), velocity (20 m), agility («Shuttle-run»), and flexibility («V-sit») were assessed. Data from a total of 47 children was analyzed. Significant changes were observed in cardiorespiratory capacity (p=0.04) and strength (p=0.031) in the experimental group, as well as in agility (p=0.022) and flexibility (p<0.001) in the control group. Taking part in a swimming program significantly improved the cardiorespiratory capacity and strength of the lower body in preschool children. Further research employing randomized controlled trials is needed with the objective of monitoring children’s development level, as well as the physical activity they perform in their free time and therefore confirm these results.

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