Good Health: The Power of Power
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Power has long been considered to be a skill-related fitness component. However, based on recent evidence, a strong case can be made for the classification of power as a health-related fitness component. Additionally, the evidence indicates that performing physical activities that build power is associated with the healthy development of bones (e.g., enhanced bone mass and architecture, reduced fracture risk) and muscles. Tests of power are good proxy measures for bone health, and the evidence provides support for including measures of power in health-related fitness test batteries for youth. The current research literature also supports the inclusion of physical activities that build power in school physical education and athletic programs, community programs, and programs for adults, including older adults.
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- Authors
- Corbin, C. B., Janz, K. F., & Baptista, F.
- Affiliations
- Arizona State University (US)
- University of Iowa (US)
- University of Lisbon (PT)
- Venue
- Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2017-10-27
- Volume
- 88
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 28-35
- ISSN
- 0730-3084 (ISSN-L)
- 2168-3816
- OpenAlex
- W2765949986
- Cited by
- 10
- References
- 45
- Citations by year
- 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 3
- FWCI
- 0.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Training Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Keywords
- power, health-related physical fitness, skill-related fitness, bone health, bone mass, bone structure, fracture risk, power testing, physical education, older adults, physical activity
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