This study compares the effectiveness of three selected exercises (curl-up, conventional hook sit-up and modified hook sit-up) in building abdominal strength and endurance in upper elementary school girls. Ninety-nine subjects were randomly divided into four groups. The study was designed to determine (1) whether an eight week exercise program can increase abdominal strength and endurance; (2) the most effective exercise; (3) if muscle action intensity affects the results. A cable tensiometer measured abdominal strength and a timed sit-up measured abdominal endurance. An analysis of covariance determined significance. Significant gains in abdominal strength and endurance were shown by the conventional hook sit-up. Further study on the relationship between muscle development and maturation in young children is recommended.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504168 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Hemsell, Joyce |
| Contributors | Patton, Robert W., Cooper, Jed Arthur |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 59 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Hemsell, Joyce, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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