Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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Sport Science Department, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Persian Gulf University, Boushehr, Iran
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Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Science, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was evaluating and providing norms of anthropometric, physiological, physical fitness and skill indices for female physical education teachers in all over the country.
Methods: 1700 female physical education teachers (with mean of age 29.06±2.74 year) were selected randomly from all over the country. Anthropometric & physiological indices (height, weight, body mass index, waist to hip ratio, resting heart rate, systolic & diastolic blood pressure) and physical fitness & skill indices cardiorespiratory endurance, abdominal muscular endurance, agility, power, basketball and futsal dribble) were measured. The provinces of the country were classified in to five regions: north, south, east, west and center with six provinces in each region. Standard norms were provided based on Z scores and percentage points.
Findings: The results were BMI: 21.88± 2.76, WHR: 0.76±0.07, resting HR: 77 ±9, SBP: 111.26± 11.96, DBP: 71.66±8.36 mmhg, sit-up with medicine ball: 17±3, 4×9 meter running: 12.64±1.116, medicine ball throwing: 538±69 cm, basketball dribble: 26 ±4, futsal dribble: 15±2, total time: 170.6±9.88). Provided norm also showed whole country results in intermediate (acceptable) to good value level. In addition, the southern regions had a higher percentage of distribution in upper intermediate levels
Conclusion: . According to the results, female physical education teachers of country are in acceptable situation of health physical fitness and skills, approximately. Southern women are in higher level of health, physical fitness and skills, approximately. Furthermore, present norms can be used for female physical education teacher selection.
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