Evaluation of children 8 -9 years oldbased on their physical abilities
Journal Title: Biology of Exercise - Year 2009, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
This research deals with four basic abilities of two different samples. One group of 267 selected subjects, among a larger sample of 8 to 9 year old children and one of 211 non-selected. The target of the research was to evaluate the basic abilities, speed at 30 meters, endurance at speed with change of direction, jumping ability and throwing ability; furthermore, to found out the differences of performance among the two sexes at this age, separately for each sample; finally, to correlate the abilities of lower extremities that arise from the application of tests, with those of strength velocity at upper extremities, separately for boys and girls at selected and non selected subjects. Differences were examined with the one-way ANOVA, while the correlation was carried out by Pearson coefficient. Performances of boys of this age (8 - 9 years old) are statistically better than those of girls at all abilities measured in non-selected children (p .001). However, in selected ones, the differences were smaller, mainly at speed the 70 meters from the standing position (p .0001) and throwing strength velocity at upper extremities, as well as strength of vertical jump, at p .05, while no difference was observed at speed with change of direction at both sexes. Strength velocity at upper extremities is correlated to the basic abilities of lower extremities more in non-selected children.
Authors and Affiliations
STILIANI ANTONAKOPOULOU| Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thrace, ALEXANDROS MAVVIDIS| Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thrace, THEOFILOS PILIANIDIS| Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thrace
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP15807
- DOI http:doi.org/10.4127/jbe.2009.0026
- Views 308
- Downloads 17
Exercise Intensity Differentially Impacts Sensitivity Thresholds to Specific Tastes
the purpose of this study was to compare the impact of exercise intensity on sensitivity to four major tastes of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. ten subjects completed two separate 30-min cycling exercise bouts, one a...
Assessment of health related physical fitness, socio economic status and psychomotor ability of tribal school going children of west Bengal
The present study was aimed at assessment of health related physical fitness, socio economic status and psychomotor ability of tribal school going children of West Bengal. Five hundred subjects age ranging from 14 to 16...
Effects of Surya Nadi Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing) on Hematological Parameters
To assess the effects of Surya nadi pranayama on hematological parameters. Forty, university level girls of Department of Physical Education (T), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar between the age group of 21-26 years...
Acute effects of specific actions after the "On your marks" command
Improved temporal sequencing of high – intensity muscle contractions prior to the sprint start may maximize motoneuron excitability and may enhance fast twitch fiber recruitment and sprint start effectiveness. The a...
Validity and reliability evidence of the attitudes towards physical activity of Greek prisoners
The purpose of the present study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument to assess the attitudes of Greek prisoners regarding physical activity and sports. A total of 308 male adult Greek prison inmates particip...