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- Title
The effect of a non-traditional strength training program on the health-related fitness outcomes of youth strength training participants.
- Authors
Cowan, Wendy; Foster, Byron
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which a non-traditional strength training program will impact the health-related fitness of youth. Researchers hypothesized that the strengthening program would positively affect the fitness outcomes. Participant physical education classes incorporated strengthening exercises three days weekly, and cardiovascular and agility activities each once weekly. Over time decreases in mean scores for one-mile and shuttle run and increases in push-ups, curl-ups, and overall percentile scores were detected. Results suggest that fitness gains are achievable through the utilization of readily available equipment in the elementary physical education setting.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL education research; PHYSICAL fitness; EXERCISE; YOUTH health; SCHOOL exercises &; recreations; CARDIOVASCULAR fitness
- Publication
ICHPER-SD Journal of Research in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance, 2009, Vol 4, Issue 1, p25
- ISSN
1930-4595
- Publication type
Article