Conclusions
Overall, the present study shows that increased participation
in organized sports is associated with increased physical
fitness and lower risk for overweight in elementary school
children. Even though directionality of these relationships
cannot be established, these results emphasize the necessity
for an early establishment of an active lifestyle, including
sports participation, to allow for the development of various
components associated with physical fitness as this
may facilitate long-term engagement in sports and physical
activity. Considering the low levels of physical education
in school with the continued risk of further reduction, the
promotion and facilitation of engagement in organized sports
would be an important aspect concerning public health. In
Germany, roughly 70% of boys and 65% of girls engage in
organized sports [29], which could significantly contribute to
children’s overall physical activity levels as long as sufficient
activity time and engagement are assured. In addition, participation
in organized sports has been positively associated
with the development of psychosocial components such as
increased self-esteem, better stress tolerance, and reduced
social isolation [61]. These benefits along with the association
between sports participation and body weight underline the
importance of organized sports in a child’s development.
Therefore, the facilitation of access to various sports that
allow children with different abilities to engage in a variety
of activities is a crucial aspect in today’s efforts concerning
public health.
Conclusions
Overall, the present study shows that increased participation
in organized sports is associated with increased physical
fitness and lower risk for overweight in elementary school
children. Even though directionality of these relationships
cannot be established, these results emphasize the necessity
for an early establishment of an active lifestyle, including
sports participation, to allow for the development of various
components associated with physical fitness as this
may facilitate long-term engagement in sports and physical
activity. Considering the low levels of physical education
in school with the continued risk of further reduction, the
promotion and facilitation of engagement in organized sports
would be an important aspect concerning public health. In
Germany, roughly 70% of boys and 65% of girls engage in
organized sports [29], which could significantly contribute to
children’s overall physical activity levels as long as sufficient
activity time and engagement are assured. In addition, participation
in organized sports has been positively associated
with the development of psychosocial components such as
increased self-esteem, better stress tolerance, and reduced
social isolation [61]. These benefits along with the association
between sports participation and body weight underline the
importance of organized sports in a child’s development.
Therefore, the facilitation of access to various sports that
allow children with different abilities to engage in a variety
of activities is a crucial aspect in today’s efforts concerning
public health.
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