Acta Univ. Palacki. Olomuc., Gymn. 2006 36(1): 47-57

Profiles of intensity loads in physical education classes in Poland

Michał Bronikowski
University School of Physical Education, Poznań

The aim of the research was to compare the health-related effectiveness of various types of physical education lessons on the cardio-respiratory system. The research was carried out in the years 2002 and 2003 in two junior high schools in Poznań. There were four types of classes examined: outdoor athletics, volleyball, basketball and fun games, each type lasting 45 minutes. Heart rates of two randomly selected pupils aged 15-16 were recorded during class, with the use of Polar heart rate monitors. According to the findings of a cross-national study, Polish youth do not have enough moderate-to-vigorous activity on a daily basis (Cabak & Woynarowska, 2004). In our research the most effective in stimulating cardio-respiratory fitness appeared to be outdoor athletics classes in boys and girls, and basketball in boys. Our data support the earlier findings of other studies (Stratton, 1997; Fairclough & Stratton, 2005).

Keywords: Intensity loads, cardio-respiratory fitness, physical education, youth

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Bronikowski, M. (2006). Profiles of intensity loads in physical education classes in Poland. Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica, 36(1), 47-57
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