Investigation of the effects of recreational purpose gymnastic studies on the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years

Aytekin Hamdi Başkan

African Educational Research Journal
Published: August 11 2020
Volume 8, Special Issue 1
Pages S130-S134
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30918/AERJ.8S1.20.020

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Gymnastics, child, quality of life.

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