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Publication Date: 2020-Aug
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Investigation of the Effects of Recreational Purpose Gymnastic Studies on the Quality of Life of Children Aged 4-12 Years
Baskan, Aytekin Hamdi
African Educational Research Journal, v8 n1 p130-134 Aug 2020
This study aims to investigate the effects of recreational gymnastics training on the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years. The research is a structured case study with the parents of children attending a private gymnasium in Giresun. 7 questions prepared by the researcher as a data collection tool were directed to the parents in the form of a focus group interview, and voice recordings and written notes were taken during the interview. The average age of children (n = 30) is X = 7.76 ± 2.25 years, with 22 of them (73.3%) female and 8 (26.7%) male. 66.7% of the families gave their children to gymnastics for healthy life and social development purposes, gymnastics increased flexibility, positively affects the postural structure, 80% of the sports activities after the study, the interest increased positively, the quality of life changed positively by 70%, school success It is stated that the rate of increase in the rate of 30%, does not contribute to the change of technological addiction status, and a high rate of 96% will continue to support working in gymnastics and other branches.
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Athletics, Program Effectiveness, Quality of Life, Children, Foreign Countries, Social Development, Physical Development, Parent Attitudes, Health Promotion, Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Childrens Attitudes
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Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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