Physical fitness norms in children and adolescents: the physical education approach
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2011, Vol 21, Issue 55
Abstract
The physical fitness development is mentioned as one of main aims, not only among short-term tasks of physical education (supporting of physical fitness development), but also among long-term tasks (lifelong physical fitness education). In both cases, the proper measurement and evaluation of physical fitness level are necessary. While we care strongly about the measurement methods (validity, reliability, standardization etc.), much less of our attention is related with evaluation of received scores of physical fitness. The main aim of this paper was to emphasize the significance of suitable establishment and interpretation of physical fitness norms in children and adolescents. In consideration of the topic the physical education approach was applied and discussion was divided into four sections: 1. OBLIGATIONS or endorsement of physical fitness development as one of the basic aims of physical education. 2. PROBLEMS or why proper establishing physical fitness norms for children and adolescents is impossible. 3. MISTAKES or what we do wrong in establishing and interpreting norms of physical fitness of children and adolescents. 4. GOOD EXAMPLES or how to establish and apply norms of physical fitness in children and adolescents. The additional aim of the paper was introduction and invitation professionals from various sciences to wide discussion about establishment and interpretation of physical fitness norms in children and adolescents.
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Robert Szeklicki
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