Motor Activity of Cracow Students and Their Physical Fitness
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2008, Vol 17, Issue 41
Abstract
The aim of the work. In their own research, the authors attempted to define interrelation between the level of motor activity of Cracow students and their somatic, functional and motor development. The other aim of the research was to recognize the influence that different forms of motor activities exert on certain compounds of physical fitness referring to the health (H-RF).Material and methods. The basis of the article formed the data and sources collected through the research, performed in eight public universities in Cracow. In total, the results of tests conducted on 3453 first-year students(1744 women and 1709 men) were taken into account. Basic statistical characteristics were calculated in groups formed depending on the motor activity level of subjects (high, intermediate, low). Additionally 152 participants from University School of Physical Education and University of Technology were under continuous observation. Differences between distinguished groups were examined with the help of variance. The post hoc NIR test was the tool used to asses statistical significance.Results. Analysis of data collected among the first-year students proves that increase in motor activity has a positive effect on functional and motor development level of participants. This statement refers especially to men, in spite of assumption that the results of previous pedagogical work are noticeable before starting regular university classes. The fact that both – direction and range of physical fitness development – in high schools depend on quality and quantity of obligatory gym classes in programme of studies, helps the authors to discover inversely proportional dependence between the level of somatic and functional features at the beginning of the research and the dynamics of its later development.Conclusions. Motor activity plays an important role in students’ physical fitness development, especially when it is examined from health-related point of view. Obligatory gym classes are among the most important factors determining improvement in that sphere. That is why beyond doubt gym classes should be obligatory for all university students.
Authors and Affiliations
Wacław Mirek , Edward Mleczko , Jerzy Januszewski
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