Summer Alterations in Youth Fitness.

Hastad, Douglas N.; Pangrazi, Robert P.

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ERIC Number: EJ287528

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Summer Alterations in Youth Fitness.

Hastad, Douglas N.; Pangrazi, Robert P.

Physical Educator, v40 n2 p81-87 May 1983

A study investigated changes in children's physical fitness during summer vacation. Children's cardiorespiratory fitness decreased, as did their body weight, especially for boys. Fall curriculum offerings should be designed to accommodate detrained students. (PP)

Descriptors: Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Time Factors (Learning), Vacations

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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