Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1961
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Physical Education
Abstract
Since one of the ultimate objectives of a physical fitness program is strength, there seemed to be a need for a battery of exercises utilizing static contraction, isometric, and isotonic principles to develop strength in muscle. A simple yet effective method of muscle development through the use of such a battery of exercises would seem to be an additional objective due to the inadequacies of many existing physical education facilities and programs in the elementary schools. Through the results a guide for the classroom teacher may be formulated to develop strength of the elementary school child. The hope is that the results of the investigation might contribute to the literature in the field, and more important contribute toward increased muscular strength of the participants of such a program. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a selected battery of static contraction, isometric, and isotonic exercises on strength development of boys and girls in the sixth grade as administered by the classroom teacher.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Physical education and training
Physical fitness
Exercise
Description
Includes bibliographical references
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
64
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Kittelson, Dan H., "The Effect of a Program of Static Contraction, Isometric, and Isotonic Exercises on Strength Development of Sixth Grade Boys and Girls as Administered by the Classroom Teacher" (1961). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2769.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2769