Special Population & Fitness
Fitness is often presented as a "one-size-fits-all" formula suitable for everyone.
In reality, this approach excludes many people.
This category focuses on the physical health processes of individuals with unique needs through specialized approaches.
Silent Health Crisis in Schools: Why Are Our Children at Risk?
Hidden Disaster: A Generation at Risk -
When we think of a health crisis, we usually think of adults struggling with obesity, diabetes, or heart disease. However, the real crisis may have already begun—hidden within schools behind excellent physical education grades and a flawed evaluation system.
The data we obtained through MeMap’s Fitness Check-Up programs conducted in schools paints a rather bleak picture for the future health status of Turkey's youth:
In the 0-100 point system, the average fitness score of students is only 36.4.
The scores of some students are between 5-10, indicating a dangerously low level of physical capacity.
Nevertheless, all students receive a perfect score of 100 in physical education.
This means: Schools are creating a false perception of “success” while children's health is negatively impacted.
Why Thin Children Are at Greater Risk Than Obese Children
Invisible Danger: MONW Children - In the community, childhood obesity is often seen as the biggest health problem. However, there is another risk that is not visible, silent, and underestimated: Children who appear thin but are metabolically unhealthy. These children might look “normal” or even “fit” on the outside. However, their internal health paints a completely different picture.
