UM Research: Prevent chronic diseases and mobility delays, early detection of children’s physical activity behaviors

The Research Team from the Faculty of Sports Sciences (FIK), Malang State University (UM) conducted a research collaboration with KB Hudan Scholars Group and PAUD Harapan Ibu in Merjosari district, Lowokwaru District, Malang City.

The research carried out by the UM research team aims to gain an overview of cardio-metabolic health, gross motor skills and physical activity in children, especially aged 3-5 years, to prevent obesity at a young age and to reduce movement delay. in children.

Current technological developments are very fast, meaning that all information can be found easily, there are several platforms that provide information and entertainment that can be found. All groups can access this resource, including children. This has an impact on children’s normal patterns, including interaction patterns and daily activities Currently, children tend to spend more time with devices than playing with their friends.

This research is also an educational area for parents to always be aware of the potential risks associated with the development of this technology. In this way, it is hoped that awareness of activity will be made as early as possible and that the number of transfer delays will be reduced.

Not only will students and teachers attend this activity but it also includes the role of parents to find out what physical activities children do in their daily lives. Before collecting data on physical activity, a brief explanation of physical activity was given by Eldiene Zaura, a representative of the research team.

Parents’ enthusiasm for this activity is very high which can be seen from all the detailed information provided, there is a question and answer session during this activity. Questions about children’s activities, children’s health, and activities suitable for children. At the end of the session, documentation was made with the team, students and parents. Students, teachers and parents who participated in this activity warmly welcomed the arrival of the UM research team.

“Thank you very much for choosing our KB Hudan Scholar school as a place of research. We hope that with this activity we will focus more on fostering physical activity in children,” said the head of the school Nursery, Choi.

“This is a very good step for parents and children in particular, we hope that not only in this area but that many parents out there will be aware of this, that physical activity is very important for children,” said PAUD Harapan Ibu CEO, Ika

“We also hope that this research agenda can increase the insight and attention of parents to always control the growth and development of their children, especially in physical activity and movement,” continued the head of the research, Rizal Dwi Prasetyo.

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