| GAME BASED ON AEROBIC EXERCISE TRAINING AND AEROBIC EXERCISE TRAINING HAVE DIFFERENT EFFECT ON THE LIPID PROFILE OF OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN |
| Paper ID : 1451-SPORTCONGRESS (R1) |
| Authors |
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Mohammad Hosein Safarbeigi, Mohammad Reza Kordi *, Abbas Ali Gaeini Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences |
| Abstract |
| Abstract Introduction: Childhood obesity, as one of the most important health problems in developed and developing countries, can result from parental overweight or obesity (4). To control and reduce it, various solutions such as physical activities and nutritional control exist, among which aerobic exercises are effective. Play is an inseparable part of children’s lives and essential for growth (2,3). This study examines whether aerobic exercises or play-based aerobic activities more effectively reduce lipid profiles in overweight children. Methods: Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test checked data normality, and one-way ANOVA compared intergroup means. The paired t-test compared pre- and post-test results. This applied, semi-experimental study with a control group included 15 overweight male students (age 9.53 ± 0.91 y; BMI 25.9 ± 1.10 kg/m²). Participants were divided into control, aerobic exercise, and game-based aerobic groups (three sessions/week, 2000 m each). Exercise intensity (RPE 12–16) was moderate to vigorous. Fasting blood samples were collected pre- and post-intervention. Results: Results showed significant intra-group changes in lipid profiles, with increased HDL and decreased cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL (P < 0.5). Four weeks of aerobic and game-based aerobic activities significantly affected overweight students’ lipid profiles. Cholesterol and triglyceride reductions were greater in the exercise group, while LDL reduction was higher in the game group. Since play aids obesity prevention and child development, integrating it into life supports physical and mental health, preparing children for adulthood . Conclusion: Since aerobic movements use fat as fuel, performing aerobic activities reduces excess body fat and weight while improving cardiovascular efficiency. Aerobic exercise also alters lipid profile factors, even in individuals with normal lipid indices. Studies show that aerobic training decreases triglycerides and increases HDL levels. It has been confirmed that physical activity reduces triglycerides, LDL, and cholesterol while increasing HDL (1). |
| Keywords |
| sport game, aerobic exercises, obesity, overweight, lipid profile, children |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
