The influence of increased physical activity on the level of somatic and functional development Polish children of methodological problems and state of research

The research was conducted on 91 female and 143 male subjects, students of Academy of Physical Education aged from 21 to 23 years. They were performed in standard conditions, fulfilling the objectivism criterion (Chwala 1998). There were four groups of laboratory tests and field motor tests. In general, 110 predispositions were diagnosed, which were subjected to further analysis in order to reduce the number of variables and to determine the structure and “golden standards”. Authors stated that there is no “optimal” dose of physical activity for children and youth. The results show that 10-12 hours of additional physical activity do not improve the level motor abilities. Probably, it is cause by improper organization and structure of physical education lessons (not enough general fitness exercises and too early specialization). The experiments on trainability show that results of properly conducted sport training are clearly visible. Motor abilities are significantly, although in different degree, sensitive to training. Because of small durability of these stimuli, physical activity has to remain without interruptions during the entire life. In light of this notion the idea of “education to physical culture” (prosomatic attitude) appears to be very important. The proper level of motor abilities is one of the conditions of health. In that case it may be treated as proper scope of “health-related-fitness).