Esthetic aspects of physical education classes for girls

Authors

  • Karel Fromel
  • Jana Vasendova
  • Jana Krapkova

Abstract

In the last few decades it has become necessary to respect pupil's inclination towards physical activity when preparing the curriculum for the school physical education classes. Girls univocally prefer physical activity with esthetic orientation. We observed 38 girls (15.8 years; 54.4 kg; 168.2 cm) at a high school, which took part in eight physical education lessons in rhythmic gymnastics. Accelerometers Caltrac, heart rate monitors Polar and pedometers Omron were used to monitor the physical load and intensity of physical activity. Standardized questionnaires about the girls' attitude toward physical education classes were applied. An emphasis on esthetic presentation resulted in lowered physical load. Girls accepted "estheticization" positively and appreciated the
contents of the units.

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Published

2000-10-18

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