摘要：The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of 5 days of camping on body composition and physical fitness related to the health of overweight and obese children. Twenty overweight or obese children (9 boys and 11 girls) 9 to 11 yrs of age participated in this study. The group was submitted to a 5-day camp in total immersion under the supervision of a multi-professional team. A significant improvement was observed in the subjects’ body mass, summation of skin folds, waist circumference, sit and reach flexibility, upper limb strength, and lower limb strength. Thus, the findings indicate that the 5-day recreational camp was effective for improving body composition and physical fitness of overweight and obese children.
