Trabajos de Titulación - Sede Azogues - Pedagogía de la actividad física y del deporte
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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoLa actividad física como medida de prevención del sobrepeso en niños escolares(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Guillermo Paida , Daniel Salvador; Jarrin Navas , Santiago Alejandro; 0350190195Currently, some of the primary factors contributing to overweight are physical inactivity, technology, and inadequate nutrition. As a result, there is a risk of health issues in the medium and long term, negatively impacting various functional activities. Therefore, this research aims to conduct a systematic review through digital databases to determine how physical activity contributes to counteracting overweight in children. Consequently, a literature review with a qualitative and descriptive approach was conducted. Articles were sourced from the Catholic University of Cuenca Library and databases such as SciELO, Redalyc, and Google Scholar, including studies published from 2013 to 2024. The results revealed that in the initial stage, 50 articles were identified; 34 studies were excluded as they were unrelated to the topic, while 16 studies met the inclusion criteria and contributed to the research. Various studies indicate that recreational activities, traditional games, and aerobic exercises applied to children reduce overweight. The identified programs produced positive results in reducing overweight, mainly through a good combination of physical activity and adequate nutrition, which proved effective in managing overweight. Additionally, integrating physical activity into children's daily lives enables a long-term healthy lifestyle. Keywords: physical activity, overweight, school children