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ERIC Number: EJ552784
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
The Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Low-Fit Children's Activity Level and Aerobic Endurance.
Ignico, Arlene A.; Ethridge, Kriss
Early Child Development and Care, v135 p103-08 Aug 1997
Examined the effects of a physical activity program on low-fit 8- to 11-year-old children's activity, mile-run time, and average heart rate. Found that following the program participants were in their target heart rate zone 64% of the time and that mile-run times improved significantly from pre- to posttest. (Author)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Child Health, Children, Heart Rate, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Program Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Endurance
Note: Special Issue on: "Contexts in Child Care."