EFFECTS OF SPORTS ACTIVITY IN SUMMER CAMP TRAINING ON MOTOR

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the motor fitness characteristics of children in Sports Science’s Summer Camp.  There were 155 participants, 83 males and 72 females, aged 7-12 years, participating in the present study.  The children in this study underwent exercise in sports activity training program for 6 weeks.  Motor fitness variables were tested pre and post exercise program by using Japan Amateur Sports Association or JASA Test including; 1) standing long jump 2) sit-up (30 second) 3) push-up 4) shuttle run and 5) 5 minute run.  The results show that push-up during pre and post exercise program was significantly increase in male group (p<0.05).  Sit-up (30 second), push-up and run 5 minute were significantly increase in female group (p<0.05).  Push-up during pre and post exercise program was significant in 7, 8, 10 and 11 years group (p<0.05).  Pre and post exercise program of sit-up (30 second) in 10 and 12 years group were significant (p<0.05).  In conclusion, sports activity training in Sports Science’s Summer Camp such as swimming, tennis, badminton, football and gymnastic improved the motor fitness and increased the strength and endurance of muscle in children.  Moreover, exercise in sports activity training may enhance the mental fitness and increase the benefit of free time in summer vacation.

 (J. Sports Sci. Technol 2011; 11 (2): 55–90)