The purpose of this writing work is for children to develop gross and fine motor skills, strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance, coordination, and flexibility of the body. In addition, playing can also increase heart and lung strength, and help boost a child's immune system. Play activities also provide important social experiences for children. Through play, children can learn to interact with others, share and work together in teams. This can help improve a child's social and emotional skills. In addition, play activities can also help reduce the risk of obesity in children. This writing method uses a review study method about the fitness condition of children during the online game period. Data analysis in this study used several literature reviews which were then analyzed qualitatively. The conclusion of this writing is that in the increasingly advanced technological era, children tend to spend more time in front of gadget screens and move less. By playing, children can reduce their screen time and increase physical activity. Overall, play activity is very important for the physical fitness and health of children. Parents and caregivers must provide opportunities and support for their children to play and move actively.
Keywords: Children's Fitness, Play Activities, Physical Fitness
Background: Physical activity (PA) may play a significant role in managing post-Coronavirus Disease (COVID)-19 syndrome, a significant public health concern among older adults. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence on post-COVID-19 symptoms, signs, risk factors, and the effects of PA programs in managing post-COVID-19 syndrome among older adults. Method: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendation. The systematic search was conducted in August 2022 using Scopus and MEDLINE (via PubMed) databases. Results: There were 51 documents screened, among which 10 (7 observational and 3 experimental studies) met the selection criteria. The reported post-COVID-19 symptoms and signs associated with physical health included dyspnea, fatigue, diarrhea, and sarcopenia, abnormal lung function, cardiac pathology, immunological changes, reduced physical performance, respectively, while those associated with mental health included depression, poor concentration and memory, and anxiety. Patients with higher body mass indexes were more likely to experience more symptoms. Older patients had greater difficulties in performing daily activities and mobility. A multidisciplinary-based PA program is suggested to be feasible and effective in improving fatigue, ability to walk, balance, and cognitive function. For patients with sarcopenia, a low-intensity aerobic training exercise appears to improve muscle strength, kinesiophobia, and quality of life. Conclusion: Various post-COVID-19 symptoms have been reported along with their risk factors, and PA programs are potentially used for managing these symptoms. More research, however, is recommended to explore the PA program for specific post-COVID-19 symptoms.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common problem for both trained or untrained individuals that develop after eccentric or unaccustomed exercise. The large number of cases of DOMS and the varying results of research related to the prevention and treatment of DOMS, imply the importance of research in the effective DOMS prevention. The aim of this research was to investigate the post-exercise effects of combination Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching and ice massage on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage (DOMS). Thirty-nine subjects between the ages of 15 to 17 were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control groups. Subjects performed circuit training exercise-induced DOMS. The experimental group underwent 18 minutes of PNF stretching and 16 minutes of ice massage, which was given 2 hours after exercise. The control group did not receive any treatment. DOMS parameters (muscle soreness, creatine kinase/CK, aspartate aminotransferase/AST, neutrophil) and lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) were assessed at 0 and 24 hours after exercise-induced DOMS. The parametric and non-parametric different tests was used in data analysis. The experimental groups showed a reduction in DOMS symptoms in the form of less muscle soreness and AST, better LEFS compared to control groups (p<0.05), but not for creatine kinase and neutrophils (p>0.05) which is an indicator of tissue damage. In conclusion, the combination of postexercise PNF stretching and ice massage was effective in reducing the severity of DOMS, but it was not able to prevent DOMS. Keywords: PNF Stretching, Ice Massage, DOMS, Creatine Kinase, Muscle Recovery, Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
the objective of this study is analyze the possibility of having a sport tourism center in the southern coastal area of Yogyakarta.The qualitative descriptive analysis was used to carry out and analyze this study.Data was obtained from primary and secondary sources.Primary data was collected by conducting interviews and through observation.The finding results showed that the all coastal located in Yogyakarta Regency had potentials sport tourism centers that can be develop into ta snorkeling, surfing, tracking, swimming, camping, outbound, fishing, and climbing in rock cliff centers.
Fatigue is a critical issue for female exercisers that may lead to medical errors, degradation in performance, decreased mental acuity, and social problems. Poor sleep quality is also a contributing factor to the fatigue experienced by female exercisers. Overwork is a factor causing poor sleep quality in female exercisers. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between workload, fatigue, and sleep quality among female exercisers in the Sleman Regency District. A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024 using a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Workload questionnaire adapted from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index, the Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire (LSEQ), and the Subjective Self Rating of Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) from the WHO Quality of Life Assessment Instrument (WHOQOL-EF) with 200 respondents in Sleman Regency. The PLS equation model was used to analyze the relationship between workload, sleep quality, fatigue, and the indicators of each instrument. The results showed that female exercisers who were over 40 years old, had children at home, had informal work, did daily exercise in the evening, and had a work schedule in the night had a higher risk of fatigue and poorer sleep quality than those below 40 years old who didn’t have children at home, had formal work, did daily exercise in the morning, and had a work schedule in the morning. A subjective self-rating test was used to measure fatigue, sleep quality, and workload. The training load and intensity of exercise programs influenced fatigue levels, which affected sleep quality. Female exercisers may face challenges balancing exercise with other commitments, such as family responsibilities, leading to overtraining and fatigue. The PLS model test showed a significant relationship between sleep quality and the level of perceived fatigue (p-value = 0.000). Workload significantly impacts sleep quality and fatigue risk in female exercisers. Therefore, managing workload is crucial to improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue risk.
The aim of the research was to determine the effectiveness of Circulo Massage for fatigue recovery and improving sleep quality. This study is quasi-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research included 30 field workers complaining of fatigue symptoms and decreased sleep quality. The treatment lasted 90 minutes and was administered once. Measurements were taken before and 24 hours after the treatment using the modified Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) to assess the fatigue scale, and the modified Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to measure the sleep quality index. Data analysis involved the paired t-test and Wilcoxon test. The results indicated that Circulo Massage effectively reduced the fatigue scale (p-value: 0.000) and significantly increased the sleep quality index of field workers (p-value: 0.000). In conclusion, Circulo Massage was found to be effective in reducing the fatigue scale and improving the sleep quality index. This research suggests that Circulo Massage can be beneficial for field workers experiencing fatigue and decreased sleep quality.
This study aims to analyze body type, dietary intake, and cardiorespiratory function of college soccer players. A total of 32 players (20 players from Yogyakarta State University and 12 players from Gadjah Mada University) were involved in this study. The study was carried out in April - June 2014. Body type, or somatotype, was calculated based on anthropometric measurements (weight, height, epicondylar humerus and epicondylar femur width, arm and calf circumference, and subcutaneous fat thickness). 24-hour food recall was used to measure the athlete's dietary intake. VO2max was used to describe the athlete's cardiorespiratory function, and it was measured by yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 2. The data were analyzed descriptively using statistical software. More than three-quarter of the players had normal nutritional status with body mass index=21.54±1.84. The majority player's body type was balanced mesomorph (2.6-4.4-2.7). Balanced mesomorph players and ectomorphic mesomorph players had adequate energy and protein intake (2,623.83 kcal energy and 75.82 g protein for balanced mesomorph players; 2.724.68 kcal energy and 84.83 g protein for ectomorphic mesomorph players). Ectomorphic mesomorph players had the highest VO2max level (52.37±2.61 ml/kg/min). Soccer players with a mesomorph component supported by good energy and protein intake have the most optimal VO2max level.
Background. The complex relationship between physical health and mental well-being, especially for those who have undergone a stroke, is increasingly acknowledged. It is crucial to include interventions that emphasize physical activity as a crucial element in successful stroke rehabilitation and preventing subsequent strokes. This research aimed to evaluate the relationship between physical activity and depression levels with stroke recurrences. Method. This cross-sectional investigation enrolled 60 patients aged between 30 and 85 years, all receiving outpatient stroke treatment in a hospital in Indonesia. Stroke recurrence was defined as experiencing a second stroke within three months after the initial stroke. Among the total participants, 12 had experienced recurrent strokes, while 48 had not. Data on physical activity and depression levels were gathered using the IPAQ short form and PHQ-9 instruments. Simple logistic regression was conducted to assess the association between physical activity and depression levels with stroke recurrence, adjusting for age and sex. Result. Patients with higher physical activity levels were less likely to experience recurrent strokes (OR = 0.534, 95% CI 0.201; 1.422), p = 0.027. In contrast, patients with higher depression levels were more likely to experience recurrent strokes (OR = 2.055, 95% CI 1.115; 3.787), p = 0.021. Conclusion. The study highlights low physical activity and high depression as influential factors in increasing stroke recurrence, underscoring the need to promote physical activity and mental health support in stroke rehabilitation.
Delayed onset muscle soreness is a process of adaptation from exercise that manifests as muscular discomfort.In general, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching and ice massage are used for prevention.Nevertheless, the combination of the two methods requires more empirical evidence.The objective of this research was to see how efficient a combination of stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and ice massage was at preventing delayed onset muscle soreness.The study method was an experiment using a pretest-posttest control group design.The data collection technique was observation and testing.In this research, the participants were 20 male sports students.Purposive sampling was the sampling technique used.The instruments used were a pain level questionnaire and a goniometer.The data obtained were analysed using the Wilcoxon test and the SPSS version 23 application.The findings of the research revealed that the combination of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and ice massage was effective in preventing delayed onset muscle soreness with pain, range of motion, and function scale indicators, particularly for decreasing tenderness, increasing knee range of motion, sitting standing function scale, climbing stairs, and squatting.Stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and ice massage might therefore be used to minimise delayed onset muscle soreness following exercise, particularly eccentric motions such as weight training.
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