Actividades lúdicas como estrategias en la reducción de la obesidad en estudiantes de básica media

Abstract

This research was focused on analyzing the playful activities as strategies that contribute to reduce obesity in students, for the approach of a methodological proposal directed to the teacher of the educational institution. The data collection was based on a combined approach that integrated both qualitative and quantitative aspects, using a descriptive methodology, an accurate diagnosis of the situation of the School of Basic Education Enrique Augusto Castro Aguilar was achieved. The most relevant method in this research was the analytical-synthetic or mixed method, which played a significant role in gathering information according to the specific objectives, thus contributing to the achievement of the general objective. These objectives were formulated to address various aspects, such as literature review, field research through an interview and statistical data collection, and finally, to support and sustain the integrative proposal. This contribution is oriented towards the benefit of the educational institution, which provided the necessary access to carry out the research. As for the sample, the Physical Education teacher of the middle basic sub-level and 128 students of the School of Basic Education Enrique Augusto Castro Aguilar were considered.