Effect of Mastering Swim Skills on Older Adults' Self-Efficacy |
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| Authors: | Patricia I Hogan James P Santomier |
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| Institution: | 1. National Board, YWCA , Health and Fitness Consultant , New York , NY , USA;2. Physical Education and Sport , New York University , New York , NY , 10003 , USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Two groups of 23 junior high school boys were tested before and after an eight weeks' progressive resistance training program. The experimental group participated in this program, but the control group took part only in regularly scheduled physical education classes. At the end of the eight weeks, it was found that the experimental group increased their ability to do pull-ups, push-ups, the Harvard Step Test, Dodge run, the Burpee test, and trunk extension and flexion. The control group improved in the Dodge run, the Burpee test, push-ups, and trunk extension. In no case did the improvement of the control group exceed the improvement of the experimental group. The experimental group also increased in anthropometric measurements. Medical examinations indicated that no harmful effects were experienced by either group. |
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| Keywords: | self-efficacy physical activity older adults swimming competence ageism mastery experiences |
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