Strength Training: Article Analysis
The article Strength – Training as an Alternative Physical Education Pilot Program for Non-Active- Middle- School Girls by David Vanata and Beth Patton (2009) highlights the effectiveness of a strength training program for middle school girls who were not involved in extracurricular activities. The strength training PE program was twice a week for eight-weeks and included exercises such as free weights, exercise balls, flexible tubing, and fitness steps. In order to identify the benefits of strength training, the researchers selected two groups of participants; 14 girls were not participating in extracurricular activities, while 15 girls were involved in sports. The article stresses the importance of the research because strength training exercises