Health-Related Fitness Evaluation in First Grade Children & Guidelines for improvement through Aerobic Dance

Authors

  • Stavroula Bousiou Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Vassiliki Derri Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Stella Roka Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

Keywords:

health-related fitness, aerobic dance, instruction, early elementary years, Fitnessgram

Abstract

The purpose of this study was twofold: a) to present a way of health-related fitness assessment in first grade children, and b) to provide guidelines to enhance it through aerobic dance. The health-related Prudential Fitnessgram test battery (Cooper Institute, 1992) is proposed for the assessment of health-related fitness in young children. The tests are related to cardiorespiratory endurance, upper body and abdominal strength and endurance, hamstring and trunk flexibility, and body composition. For the attainment of the second purpose of this study, instruction ideas and methods for aerobic dance are presented which in their simplest form could be applied in first grade children to enhance their health-related fitness and enjoyment.

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Published

2004-05-30

How to Cite

Bousiou Σ., Derri Β., & Roka Σ. (2004). Health-Related Fitness Evaluation in First Grade Children & Guidelines for improvement through Aerobic Dance. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 2(1), 58–66. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1031

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2004)

Section

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