Analysis of the required dimensions in the standard EN 1729-1:2015 its connection with anthropometry of the children in growth and development
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Jevtoska, Elena
Abstract
Sitting position of the body is used in the performance of many daily activities
and physiological needs. Most often, the sitting position is chosen when doing something that
requires increased precision with the hands, while having good eye control. Therefore, the sitting
position is most often used in the educational process ,during classes , while writing or drawing.
Prolonged sitting in school desks can contribute to deformities of the skeleton of students if they
sit on chairs inappropriate for their age. The control of the measures of the chairs is performed
in accordance with the standard EN 1729-1: 2015 Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational
institutions - Part: Functional dimensions. This paper will consider how the required measures
and height groups in the standard are related with the anthropometry of children in growth and
development . Is it necessary for a school to have chairs of all height groups to meet the needs
of all students or it can be achieved with 2 or 3 different height groups of chairs.
and physiological needs. Most often, the sitting position is chosen when doing something that
requires increased precision with the hands, while having good eye control. Therefore, the sitting
position is most often used in the educational process ,during classes , while writing or drawing.
Prolonged sitting in school desks can contribute to deformities of the skeleton of students if they
sit on chairs inappropriate for their age. The control of the measures of the chairs is performed
in accordance with the standard EN 1729-1: 2015 Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational
institutions - Part: Functional dimensions. This paper will consider how the required measures
and height groups in the standard are related with the anthropometry of children in growth and
development . Is it necessary for a school to have chairs of all height groups to meet the needs
of all students or it can be achieved with 2 or 3 different height groups of chairs.