Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Motor Development of Schoolchildren in Rural and Urban Environments

Table 1

Key societal actions during the pandemic and before the last pandemic generation testing [12].

Pandemic wave (year)	Time frame	Measures taken
The first (spring 2020)	4^th March–14^th May 2020	Restrictions on gathering in public places and movement in public areas (individual movement allowed); Closure of schools and other educational institutions; Closure of public transportation; Closure of stores and services, including sports clubs (with exceptions, e.g., grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations); Prohibition of movement outside the residential community; Mandatory use of a protective mask in enclosed public spaces
The second (autumn 2020 and winter 2020/21)	4^th September–8^th February 2021	Mandatory wearing of masks in addition to public enclosed spaces (including schools) in open public areas.; Closure of restaurants after 10 p.m. and complete closure of restaurants in red regions; Prohibition of the use of sports facilities; Prohibition of gatherings in groups of more than 10 people and, from November 13, a ban on all socializing except for families; Closure of gyms and sports clubs; From October 17, schools were closed and distance learning was organized for primary and secondary school students; Only sport activities of top athletes, individual athletes and sports with a maximum of 6 participants at a distance of 3 m were permitted; Introduction of a curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Restriction of movement to the municipality of residence
The third wave (spring 2021)	1^st April–12^th May 2021	Continuation of distance learning; Shortening the curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.; Opening of schools on April 12, 2021

School took place through remote (on-line) learning.