To examine the impact of a structured physical activity program focused on bone strength in elementary school children in the framework of their physical education classes on: 1. Bone strength of children participating in the activity. 2. Physical variables and psycho-motor capabilities: vertical jumping strength, horizontal jumping strength, static balance, dynamic balance and coordination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
300
Upper limb exercises
Exercises usually done by children in physical education classes
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Hadera, Israel
Bone strength
Examination of bone strength will be carried out by using a measuring device called Sunlight Omnisense. This device uses SOS (Speed of Sound) to check bone strength and density.
Time frame: One year
Bone density
Examination of bone density will be carried out by using a measuring device called Sunlight Omnisense. This device uses SOS (Speed of Sound) to check bone strength and density.
Time frame: One year
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