The Effectiveness of Calistenic Exercise Training in Adolescents

The Effectiveness of Calistenic Exercise Training in Adolescents Receiving Online Education During COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of calisthenic exercise training applied via video chat application on physical activity, physical fitness, quality of life and sleep, and anxiety and depression levels in adolescents during distance education. Material and methods: In our study, 38 adolescents were randomly divided into two equal groups as exercise training group and control group. Calisthenic exercise training was given to the exercise training group for eight weeks, three days a week, via video chat application and under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The control group was evaluated before and after the study period. Physical activity levels of individuals; International Physical Activity Scale, quality of life; Children's Quality of Life Scale, anxiety depression levels; Beck Anxiety Scale, Reynolds Depression Scale and sleep quality were evaluated with Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adolescent children

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a disease that could prevent them from doing our exercise training were not included in the study.