Composição corporal e coordenação motora de escolares durante o período de isolamento social causado pela pandemia de COVID -19

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the body composition (BC) and motor coordination (MC) of schoolchildren during the social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consisted of schoolchildren of both sexes aged between seven and 11 years old from the city of Parintins/AM. We used the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire - Brazil (DCDQ-B) as a screening tool for DCD and to assess body composition we measured weight and height to obtain the Body Mass Index (BMI). The design consisted of four phases: 1) Initial contact with the Secretary of Education (SEDUC), to obtain authorization to carry out the research in schools in the education network; 2) Contact with school managers to obtain authorization to carry out the research in the local school; 3) Sending an envelope to those responsible containing the DCDQ-B and the Informed Consent Form (ICF); 4) Collecting the envelopes with the documents filled in and signed. The sample consisted of 140 children aged between seven and 11 (50.7% boys), of whom 0.71% were malnourished, 14.29% overweight and 15.71% obese. In movement control, fine motor and writing skills, gross motor and planning skills, and overall motor coordination, overweight and obese schoolchildren performed less well than those with normal WC. During this pandemic period, we observed a high prevalence of overweight and obese schoolchildren, who showed poor motor skills. It is suggested that future studies also analyze the level of physical activity and seek to intervene so that low motor competence and overweight and obesity do not interfere with the quality of life of these students.