Physical Fitness as a Mode for Intervention with Children.

Scherman, Avraham

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Publication Date: 1989

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Physical Fitness as a Mode for Intervention with Children.

Scherman, Avraham

School Counselor, v36 n5 p328-32 May 1989

Reviews the literature that assesses the effects of physical fitness on the personalities and self-esteem of children. Grouped studies into five categories, based on age and other characteristics of subjects: (1) elementary school age; (2) junior and senior high school age; (3) sports camp participants; (4) a special education group; and (5) a group of obese children. (TE)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Obesity, Outdoor Activities, Personality Development, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Physical Recreation Programs, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Special Education

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Language: English

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