Effect of Interval Sprint and Endurance Training on Anaerobic and Aerobic Function in Prepubescent Children and Adolescent Youth

This study supports the growing body of scientific evidence that pre-pubescents exhibit reduced anaerobic trainability and although they are trainable aerobically, currently employed aerobic activities effective for adolescents are not as effective for pre-pubescents. Rather, pre-pubescents improve aerobically with an interval sprint-training stimulus. Currently employed physical education programs for pre-pubescents may need to be modified to fit this age group to increase fitness and promote an active adult lifestyle.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Kinesiology and Community Health

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Dykstra, Gregory Lee

Contributors dc:contributor

• Boileau, Richard A.

• Education, Physical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9944840

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/86417