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Fitness Testing for Children: Let's Mount the Zebra!

Authors :
Cohen, Daniel D.
Voss, Christine
Sandercock, Gavin R. H.
Source :
Journal of Physical Activity & Health; May2015, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p597-603, 7p, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the validity and value of fitness testing for children, and issues that are important for the design and delivery of fitness testing for children. Topics include the impact of fitness testing on the physical self-concept of an overweight child, the importance of muscular fitness tests, and measurement of physical activity (PA).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15433080
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108830449
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2013-0345