The comparison of public and private primary schools children physical fitness

ÇAMLIGÜNEY A. F., YILMAZ S., SOYKAN A., Kekec E. A., Tanis T., RAMAZANOĞLU N.

4th World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES), Barcelona, Spain, 2 - 05 February 2012, vol.46, pp.4703-4707, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 46
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.322
  • City: Barcelona
  • Country: Spain
  • Page Numbers: pp.4703-4707
  • Keywords: physical education, physical fitness, primary school, children, HAND-EYE COORDINATION, MOTOR-SKILLS, CUP STACKING
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

To study the effect of differences between public and private primary schools sharing a common curriculum. Between the ages of 7 and 11, educated in public and private primary schools were included in this study. Girls and boys participating in physical education classes were evaluated on right-left hand grip and leg strength using a dynamometer; on flexibility, using sit-and-reach flexibility test; on balance, using flamingo balance test and on coordination, hand-eye coordination test. The results of the effect of physical education on physical fitness of children displayed statistically significant differences only in leg strength.