Utvikling av fysisk form hos barn og unge over en 10 års periode : betydningen av deltakelse i fysisk aktivitet og foreldrestøtte

2014

Masteroppgave idrettsvitenskap -Universitetet i Agder 2014 The aim of this master's project was to investigate changes in physical activity levels and relative physical fitness among Norwegian children over a period of 10 years. 55 six year old Norwegian children were tested using a comprehensive test battery from Fjørtoft et al (2011). A questionnaire that was used to answer research questions referred to physical activity and sport participation. The same tests and measurements were performed at 13 years (n = 45) and 16 years (n = 34), (i.e. seven and ten years later, respectively). Experienced parental support in terms of participation in physical activity was also measured. The sample w…