This study investigated the heart rates of children in the first, third, and fifth grades of two schools during physical education class and recess time. One hundred and nine children (56 females, 53 males) participated in the eight-week study. Each participant wore a Polar Vantage XL receptor strap and watch receiver during physical education class and recess time on the same day. The average heart rates and percentage of time in and above the target heart zone of 150 to 200 beats per minute were recorded. A MANOVA analysis revealed no significant difference between heart rates during physical education and recess over the eight-week period. Gender differences, however, were significant as boys average heart rates were higher than girls and boys were in or above the target heart zone a higher percentage of the time than girls. This difference was especially evident at recess. / Fisher Institute for Wellness
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/186027 |
| Date | January 1997 |
| Creators | Werling, Beverly A. |
| Contributors | Ball State University. Fisher Institute for Wellness., Ignico, Arlene A. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 64 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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