Evaluating and Providing Physical Fitness Norms of Students of Farhangian University (Nasibah Campus, Tehran)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Ph.D, Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

3 A.M. Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

10.30473/arsm.2024.67841.3769

Abstract

The present research aimed to evaluate and develop fitness norms for female student teachers at Farhangian University, Nasibeh Campus in Tehran. This descriptive and applied study was conducted on 325 student teachers who had completed the general physical education course. Data were collected through tests including the 800-meter run, plank, push-ups, and standing long jump. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the Norms software. The results showed that the average scores obtained in the mentioned tests were 4.85 minutes 62 seconds, 19 repetitions, and 1.30 minutes, respectively. Based on the established norms, the best scores were achieved by students who recorded times of 3.79 minutes in the 800-meter run, 72 seconds in the plank, 27 repetitions in push-ups, and 1.06 minutes in the standing long jump. These results indicate a gap between the physical fitness levels of the students and the optimal conditions. Ultimately, the provided fitness norms can serve as a useful reference for physical education instructors in assessing and improving the physical fitness of femalestudent teachers.

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  • Receive Date: 06 May 2023
  • Revise Date: 23 June 2023
  • Accept Date: 05 November 2023

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