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- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Copyright
- © 2022 Monika Vašková et al., published by Sciendo
- eISSN
- 0520-7371
- DOI
- 10.2478/afepuc-2022-0014
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
SummaryThe purpose of the study was to extend knowledge about physical fitness levels and their development among first-grade elementary school students as a result of school physical and sports education. A total of 23 children participated in the study, and nine physical fitness tests were administered to determine their physical fitness levels (Měkota & Blahuš, 1983; Šimonek, 2015). The t test for dependent samples was used to determine changes in physical fitness levels for both sexes. Boys showed significant improvements in the 20-meter dash, repeated routine with a pole, standing long jump and 4 x 10 m shuttle run. Girls showed significant improvements in the 20-meter dash test and a repeated routine with a pole. The results have confirmed the necessity to enhance physical fitness levels in children and systematically develop all motor abilities in physical and sports education classes.
Journal
Acta Facultatis Educationis Physicae Universitatis Comenianae – de Gruyter
Published: Nov 1, 2022
Keywords: physical education process; physical fitness; prepuberty