Gelisim News

How did the pandemic affect young people and children?

Asst. Prof. Dr. Haluk Saçaklı pointing out that the biggest danger that awaits young people and children under 20 who cannot go out during the coronavirus epidemic is immobility, said: “It was normally 6 hours for the children to spend motionlessly on television, computer, internet, and lessons. Now it is at least 12 hours with distance education.”

“THE INFORMATION RECEIVED IS PROCESSED SLOWLY”

Emphasizing that the 41.4 percent of boys 12-14 age range in Turkey, 69.9 percent of the girls do no exercise and sports Asst. Prof. Dr. Haluk Saçaklı from Istanbul Gelisim University said: “The rate for male youths aged 15-18 rises to 44.6 percent and 72.5 percent for girls. Considering that these young people will stay at home for a while, when not exercised, the brain is not getting enough oxygen and the efficiency of its capacity decreases. The information received is processed slowly, in this case, it is noticed with its reflections such as late detection, late notice, and quick forgetting.”

“EXERCISE MUST BE DONE”

Pointing out that the reduced energy consumption will increase the development of obesity in children and young people very quickly, Saçaklı said: “Exercise opportunities should definitely be done even at home. In this way, the factors that create new nerve cells should be stimulated with exercise. These new cells will strengthen the relationship of old brain cells with each other.”

WHAT KIND OF EXECISES SHOULD BE DONE AND HOW LONG IT SHOULD LAST?

Stating that 30 to 60 minutes of exercise should be planned at least 3, at most 5 times a week, Saçaklı added: “Activity should be done without getting out of breath. Exercises in which the leg and arm muscles are active should be preferred. Body flexibility should be emphasized. Children and teens should learn to control their bodies

“THEY WILL GET GOOD AND QUALITY SLEEP”

Stating that they will be relieved psychologically when exercising, Saçaklı said: “Lesson fatigue will decrease, stress will decrease, all the negative effects caused by stress will be eliminated, efficient lesson studies will be provided, they will sleep well and with good quality, their appetite will decrease.”