The effects of aerobic training on children's creativity, self-perception, and aerobic power.
The article examines whether participation in an aerobic exercise program (AE), as compared with a traditional physical education class (PE), significantly increased children's perceived athletic competence, physical appearance, social acceptance, behavioral conduct, and global self-worth; increased their figural creativity; and improved aerobic power as measured by an 800-meter run around a track. Further research on the effects of different types of AE is discussed, as well as the need for aerobic conditioning in the elementary school.
Herman-Tofler
L R
LR
Department of Educational Research, College of Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.
Tuckman
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BW
D002648:Child; D003405:Creativity; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D012649:Self Concept