Effects of the Face Mask on Physical Fitness in Children

Effects of the N95/FFP2 Face Mask on Physical Fitness in Children

The aim of this multicenter randomized crossover design study is to evaluate a sample of 500 boys and girls from public and private schools in the Principality of Asturias, aged between 6 and 12 years, with the objective of determining the level of physical condition, as well as to evaluate the effect of the use of FFP2/N95 face masks during the execution of the ALPHA Fitness battery, and the emotional effects caused by the use of these masks. This is a sample obtained by accessibility, in which the sampling will be stratified by age and academic year.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 6 and 12 years old.
2. Be able to perform all the tests and procedures that comprise the study.
3. Have signed informed parental consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. To take drugs that can affect the measurements
2. Contraindications or pathologies associated with exercise