The association between physical fitness and mathematics scores in elementary schools in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Dinar Dinangsit ◽  
Tatang Muhtar ◽  
Yogi Akin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Mathematics Scores ◽  
Test Items ◽  
And Mathematics

A continual pressure within the educational system in Indonesia to focus on high levels of academic achievement is a major barrier to implementing an effective physical education curriculum in Indonesia. The conflict between the implementation of a movement based approach (MBA) and a sport based approach (SBA) presents another continuing problem. The current approach leads more to an orientation towards the acquisition of sport skills rather than the attainment of objectives of cognitive development. This study is aimed to reveal the association between the physical fitness and academic achievement of children in Sumedang, West Java. Four physical fitness test items and a specially constructed mathematics test were administered to 265 children from grades four and five. The ability of performance on the physical fitness tests to predict performance in mathematics was calculated by linear multipleregression analysis. The findings revealed that there was a significant association, although low, between the physical fitness components and mathematics achievement. Sit ups and squat jumps showed low partial correlations and the relationships for push ups and the 400 metre run were negative Limitations in the ability of the children to perform the tests were suggested as an explanation for the mixed results. It was argued that this weakness served to emphasise the importance of giving greater priority to physical education and the quality of its teaching within the school curriculum.

Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement in Elementary School Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandi M. Eveland-Sayers ◽  
Richard S. Farley ◽  
Dana K. Fuller ◽  
Don W. Morgan ◽  
Jennifer L. Caputo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Mathematics Scores ◽  
Study Support ◽  
And Mathematics

Background:The benefits of physical fitness are widely acknowledged and extend across many domains of wellness. The association between fitness and academic achievement, however, remains to be clarified, especially in young children. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fitness and academic achievement in elementary school children.Methods:Data were collected from 134 third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade children. One-mile run time, body mass index, curl-up, and sit-and-reach data were collected from physical education instructors in Middle Tennessee. The percentage of questions answered correctly for the mathematics and reading/language arts sections of the Terra-Nova achievement test was taken as a measure of academic achievement.Results:A negative association (P < .01) was noted between 1-mile run times and mathematics scores (r = –.28), whereas a positive relationship (P < .05) was observed between muscular fitness and mathematics scores (r = .20). Relative to sex differences, inverse relationships (P < .05) were observed between 1-mile run times and reading/language arts and mathematics scores in girls (r = –.31 and –.36, respectively), but no significant associations were evident in boys.Conclusions:Results from this study support a link between specific components of physical fitness and academic achievement in elementary school children.

A Comparison of the Physical Fitness of Nonretarded and Mildly Mentally Retarded Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy

1991 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Winnick ◽  
Francis X. Short
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Older Subjects ◽  
Level Of Significance

In order to compare their physical fitness, the UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test was administered to 203 retarded and nonretarded subjects with cerebral palsy from both segregated and integrated settings throughout the United States. The test was administered to subjects between the ages of 10 and 17 by professional persons prepared as field testers. Subjects were free from multiple handicapping conditions other than mild mental retardation and cerebral palsy. Regardless of intellectual classification, older subjects significantly exceeded the performance of younger subjects on dominant grip strength. Regardless of intellectual classification, older subjects significantly exceeded the scores of younger subjects on the softball throw and flexed arm hang. No significant differences between retarded and nonretarded subjects at the .01 level of significance were found on any of the test items on the UNIQUE test. The factor structures of both retarded and nonretarded groups were identical with regard to the items that loaded on specific physical fitness factors.

The Influence of Visual Impairment on Physical Fitness Test Performance

1986 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 729-731
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Partially Sighted

The Project UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test was administered to 686 normally sighted and 484 visually impaired subjects in the 10-17 age range. Significant differences favoring the normally sighted were found for each of the six test items. The severity of the visual impairment was a significant factor on the two running items. Partially sighted subjects made better scores than legally blind subjects on the 50-yard dash and long-distance run. No significant differences between partially sighted and blind subjects were found for the non-running items in the test battery (skinfolds, grip strength, sit-ups and sit and reach). Findings suggested that, depending upon the purpose of the assessment, physical fitness test scores of the visually impaired generally should be compared to specially designed norms and that, on the running items, separate norms should be utilized for the blind and partially sighted.

Test Items and Standards Related to Body Composition on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Criterion Referenced

This manuscript examines the validity and reliability of the tests used to measure body composition in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. More specifically, information is provided on skinfold measures and body mass index and their applicability to youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairment (blindness), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or congenital anomalies or amputations. The rationale for criterion-referenced standards for these test items for youngsters with these disabilities is provided along with some data on attainability of those standards. Possible ideas for future research are recommended.

Test Items and Standards Related to Flexibility/Range of Motion on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Cord Injury

This manuscript provides information on the test items and standards used to assess flexibility and range of motion in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. Validity, attainability, and reliability of the back saver sit and reach, the shoulder stretch, the modified Apley test, the modified Thomas test, and the Target Stretch Test are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the utility of these tests for youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairments (blindness), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or congenital anomalies or amputations. Suggestions for future research are provided.

Effects of Three Combinations of Plyometric and Weight Training Programs on Selected Physical Fitness Test Items

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 919-922 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Thomas Ford ◽  
John R. Puckett ◽  
James P. Drummond ◽  
Kenneth Sawyer ◽  
Kyle Gantt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Shuttle Run

To determine the effects of prescribed training programs on 5 physical fitness test items, each of 50 high school boys participated for 10 wk. in one of three programs (wrestling, softball, and plyometrics; weight training; and weight training and plyometrics). (a) On the sit-ups, 40-yd. dash, vertical jump, and pull-ups, each group improved significantly from pre-to posttest, (b) On the shuttle run, none of the groups improved significantly from pre- to posttest, (c) On the vertical jump, groups had a significant effect, but the interaction was nonsignificant. No effects were significant.

scholarly journals PENGUASAAN RANGKAIAN TES KEBUGARAN JASMANI INDONESIA (TKJI) MELALUI DISKUSI DAN SIMULASI (Kajian Pustaka Pemahaman Teori dan Praktek TKJI Terhadap Mahasiswa PGSD UMTAS)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmat Permana
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Teacher Shortage ◽  
School Level ◽  
Elementary Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Tests

Elementary School teachers at primary school level are groomed to become classroomteachers in science subjects, social studies, Indonesian Language, Civic Education andmathematics. While the position is beyond the fifth lesson Physical Education such subjects, butfield data show that some elementary school gym teacher shortage this have an impact onclassroom teachers forced to teaching phsical Education. If this happens then certainly the goal oflearning the sport in elementary school will not be achieved. The writer tries to optimize the abilityof students elementary teacher education on a series of physical fitness tests Indonesia. Becausethese tests are the basis for a sports teacher to determine the level of physical fitness in children.By knowing these tests students are expected to teach at the elementary level sport elementaryschool age children if the situation in the school is no physical eduction teacher. The series of testsconsisting of 1. Running 30 meters, 2. Pull Up, 3. Sit Up, 4. Skip Upright, 5. Running 600 meters.The fifth series of tests has had a physical fitness test norm Indonesia that has been set by theexperts of physical education, the author only do in-depth understanding to the students throughthe study of five discussion meetings and perform simulation test as much as two meetings.

scholarly journals Development of smartphone application for personalized physical fitness education for university students in COVID-19 pandemic era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adang Suherman ◽  
◽  
Kuston Sultoni ◽  
Jajat Jajat ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Fitness Education ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Online Distance Learning ◽  
Online Distance

Online distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic can impact decreasing physical activity and increasing sedentary behaviour, leading to the reduced physical fitness of students. The research aims to develop an android application (app) to assist students in developing physical fitness independently. Four stages of development have been carried out to create the Mahasiswa Bugar application. The advantages of the Mahasiswa Bugar app are as a guide to measuring physical fitness that can be done by students themselves and based on existing literature. Physical fitness test items guided through this application are health-related fitness, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility, including features for feedback, history or recording of test results and training program. The results of the quasi-experiment show that the percentage of student involvement in vigorous physical activity has increased. Although the fit student android application's socialization did not significantly impact increasing the intensity of physical activity and motivation to train, this application could be a solution for students in fostering physical fitness independently during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical Fitness of Adolescents with Auditory Impairments

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Winnick ◽  
Francis X. Short
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender Performances ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Auditory Impairments ◽  
Age Range

The Project UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test was administered to 153 hard of hearing, 892 deaf, and 686 hearing subjects in the age range of 10 to 17 years to contrast their physical fitness status. Relatively few significant differences between groups were found. Only on the sit-up test did hearing subjects surpass the performance of at least one of the two auditory impaired groups in at least two of the three age groups contrasted. Although some gender and age interactions were found on other test items, no clear pattern relative to a comparison of hearing and auditory impaired groups occurred. Age and gender performances within the auditory impaired groups were similar to those expected of hearing groups.

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