Physical development and physical fitness of 7-8-year-old boys with perinatal features

Aim. This paper is aimed at describing the physical development and physical qualities of 7-8-year-old boyswith perinatal features. Materials and methods. This paper explores the physical development and functional state of 256 7-8-year-old boys in Kirov, whose mothers had gestosis, anemia, placental insufficiency, and physiological course of pregnancy. Results. The following observations were made during the study: children with a history of maternal gestosis had lower body weight gain and overall endurance but increased chest excursion. Children with maternal placental insufficiency had increased body length and weight but decreased chest circumference, vital index, and percentage of harmonious physical development. Children with maternal anemia were characterized by decreased weight gain and pulse pressure but increased measurements of dynamometry and chest circumference. Conclusions. Perinatal pathologies have long-term effects on the physical development and physical qualities of children.