Assessment and Promotion of Selected Physical Exercises on the Health-Related Fitness Level of Haramaya University Model School Students

Abstract

The study designed to investigate the assessment and promotion of selected physical exercises on the health-related fitness level of haramaya university model school students. A total of 24 grade 6 students, 12 males and 12 females, 12-16 years olds were involved in 3 month physical exercise program. This study focused on assessment and promotion of health-related fitness level of participants. In one-mile run male participants improved by 9.16% and female participants improved by 5.63%, 4.58% and 1.26% enhancement in Vo2 max were shown in male and female, respectively. In trunk-lift performance, male participants showed 75.6% change and female improved by 90.31%. In addition, 80.5% improvement by male and 86.39% by female participants were recorded in back saver sit and reach performance. A 1.67% and 2.02% decrease in BMI was shown in male and female respectively. Curl up performance improved by 87.89% in male and 88.45% in female participants. Flexed arm hang performance increased by 87.06% in male and 62.4 % in female participants. Resting heart rate improved by 8.29% in male and 6.12% in female participants. Males improved better in one-mile run, flexed arm hang and curl up tests as well as resting heart rate than females. However, females improved better in flexibility tests and body mass index than males. The study concluded that physical exercise had a positive effect on health-related fitness level and resting heart rate performance of children and youth. So, the findings of the study reveal different responsible bodies should take considerable actions for the improvement of the 9 proficiencies of the students. Physical activity should be promoted during the treatment at field experiment. Using new technology to promote physical activity should be developed