Developing of standard physical fitness testing protocol for teenagers during Buddhism novice status period.

Abstract

The purpose of research was to developing a physical fitness testing protocol and produce norms of physical fitness for Buddhism novices. Samples were recruited from population of 7,574 novices studying in secondary school grade 1 – 6 of Buddhism study schools in 4 Northern provinces of Thailand, ChiangRai, Phayoa, Phrae and Nan. The number of recruited samples was 1,729 novices by using Krejcie and Morgan sampling size table. Sample sampling 13 out of 51 schools was done. Study protocd used was 4 aspects of physical fitness testing protocol of Physical Education Department, Ministry of Travel and Sport, 2012 for Thai children and teenagers between 7 and 18 years old and 1 additional aspect developed by study team. The additional aspect of testing was qualified in validity and reliability. Mean and standard deviation of 5 aspects were analyzed for teenagers Buddhism novices between 13 – 18 years old. After that Norms of physical fitness for each aspect in different age groups were analyzed using T-Score analysis. Results showed that body mass index, skin fold thickness, sit and reach, sit – ups 60 seconds and 3 minutes step can be used for physical fitness testing with significant validity and reliability. After the results of the study were achieved, Norms of Physical fitness was educated to teachers and Buddhism novices in 59 Buddhism study schools in 4 provinces to use as guideline for physical fitness Testing and health promotion in Buddhism novices.