Experts warn about crisis in physical efficiency of children post-epidemic

Ljubljana, 22 September - Reduced physical activity of children during the Covid-19 epidemic has had a profound impact on children's physical fitness, shows a study conducted at more than 100 primary schools in May and June. The share of overweight children has also spiked. Experts urge mitigation measures, including increased physical activity in school.

Ljubljana Gregor Jurak of SLOfit at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Gregor Jurak of SLOfit at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana A press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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A press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Marjeta Kovač, a PE expert, at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Marjeta Kovač, a PE expert, at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Gregor Starc of SLOfit at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Gregor Starc of SLOfit at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Janko Strel, the instigator of SLOfit, at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Janko Strel, the instigator of SLOfit, at a press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana A press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference by the Ljubljana Faculty of Sport and STA on decreased physical efficiency of children and rising levels of childhood obesity post-epidemic.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Children coming to school. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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Children coming to school.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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