EFFECTS OF 30-SECOND PUSHUP ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR THE HEALTH OF 12th GRADERS AT KASETSART UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

      The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of using a 30-second pushup on the development of physical fitness for the health of 12th graders. The samples of this research were 212 12th graders at Kasetsart University Laboratory School, Educational Research and Development Center. The eight-week training program consisted of using 30-second pushup for three days a week. The result of this research showed that before the training program the 12th grade students were as follows: 5 students are in the high level (2.35%), 10 students in the good level (4.71%), 43 students in the moderate level (20.28 %), 77 students in the relatively low level (36.32%), and 77 students in the low level (36.32%). After participating in the eight-week training program, most of the students improved their performance from the original level as follows: 14 students were in the high level (6.60%), 21 students in the good level (9.90%), 74 students in the moderate level (34.90%), 53 students in the relatively low level (25%), and 50 students in the low level. Overall, 23.58% of the students had improved strength and endurance of their arm and upper body muscles.