Pål Lagestad
Biographic Data
| ID | 1752024 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pål Lagestad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pål |
| FAMILY NAME | Lagestad |
| SIGNATURE | LAGESTAD P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Nord University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4608-8039 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 45 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 45 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Demographics and priorities in teacher education program selection
Introduction It is shortage of qualified teachers in Norway as in countries all over the world. Insights into how demographic and experiential factors influence teacher education choices are important. The present study examines differences between the teacher education programs at Nord University in terms of students' demographic and experiential characteristics, the factors they perceived as important for their educational choice, and whether t…
The Effect of a Student-Centered Teaching Intervention on Student Teachers Perceived Knowledge in Teaching Theoretical Subjects in Physical Education
This study investigates the impact of a pedagogical intervention that integrates subject didactics and disciplinary content on teacher students perceived knowledge in teaching theoretical aspects of physical education at the upper secondary school level. A convergent mixed-methods design was used to collect quantitative data (pre/post surveys) and qualitative data (interviews and observations) concurrently. According to the results, students in t…
Differences in Priorities and Background Characteristics Among Pre-Service Teachers Choosing Different Study Formats
The shortage of qualified teachers across Europe has increased interest in flexible and decentralized pathways into teacher education. This study examines pre-service teachers’ background characteristics and programme-choice priorities when selecting between two study formats at a Norwegian university: a blended learning programme and a face-to-face campus-based programme. Survey data from 108 pre-service teachers revealed significant differences…
‘I want my child to participate in sport, but I have no information about it’ – a study of Ukrainain refugee's parent's perspectives on their children's sport participation in Norway
Participation in organized sport contributes to children's physiological, psychological and social development. The aim of this study was to examine how Ukrainian refugees reflect upon their children's inclusion into sport activities in Norway. The study used an exploratory sequential mixed methods design with interviews followed by a questionnaire survey, where the findings were discussed using Bourdieu's theory of field and habitus. The qualita…
Changes in Norwegian preschool employee’s physical activity levels 2013–2022
Preschool is an important arena for preschool employees’ fulfilment of daily physical activity (PA) recommendations, and the employees PA level during preschool time has been proven to correspond with the children’s PA level during preschool time. Results in this study is based on reflections on what constitutes health-promoting PA during worktime for preschool employees, and the employees importance for children’s physical activity. Using accele…
Differences in soccer skill test performance between boys and girls aged 9 to 12 years
This study examined age- and sex-related differences in soccer skill performance among young players. A total of 145 participants (103 boys and 43 girls), aged 9–12 years, completed a dribbling and passing course designed to assess sprinting ability, agility, dribbling accuracy, and passing precision. Using a cross-sectional design, performance differences across age groups were analyzed with the Kruskal–Wallis non‐parametric test, while Mann–Whi…
Teachers’ perceptions and experiences of gender in physical education across diverse cultural contexts
Introduction Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in promoting lifelong wellbeing, with gender equity being a key component of both individual and community health. Understanding how gender is perceived and addressed in PE settings is essential for developing inclusive and effective educational practices. While gender has been widely studied in education, little comparative research has examined how PE teachers understand and address it in …
Importance of being seen as a pedagogical approach among physical education teachers at a lower secondary school - an intervention case study
Introduction The concept of “being seen” is an educational term used in Norway related to the students feeling of being recognized and acknowledged by their teacher, yet its effects have not been experimentally studied. An empirical study pointed towards five factors that define students’ experience of being seen: The experience of their PE teachers caring, feedback, dialogue, and the opportunity for students to show their skills and being includ…
Teachers’ perceptions related to structural influences in physical education: A comparative study of Finland and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Introduction Physical education (PE) is essential for the holistic development of students due to its positive effects on their cognitive, societal, and emotional aspects. By considering the complexities of PE, teachers can assist students to achieve academic success, community well-being, and personal development, thus establishing the foundation for long-term success and sustainability. Methods Thematic analysis of PE teachers’ reflections on o…
The Role of Sport in Physical Education in Finland and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq—Primary School Teachers’ Reflections
There is a lack of studies comparing PE teachers’ reflections on the role of sport in different regions. Using Kirk’s conceptualization of the role of sport, this qualitative comparative study aimed to explore and compare fifth-grade physical education (PE) teachers’ perceptions and experiences related to PE teaching in Finland and in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KRI). In-depth interviews were conducted with eight Finnish and six KRI teachers, a…
A survey of teachers’ self-reported competence regarding mathematical learning disabilities in Norwegian dyslexia-friendly schools
The land of opportunity? Ukraine refugee parents’ reflections on their children’s sport participation in Norway
Norwegian physical education teachers’ assessment after the introduction of a new curriculum – LK20
In 2020, a new curriculum, Kunnskapsløftet 2020 (LK20), was introduced in Norwegian schools. This study investigated how physical education (PE) teachers in upper secondary schools have changed their assessment practice following the introduction of LK20. To achieve this, nine individual in-depth interviews were conducted with PE teachers from six upper secondary schools in Norway. Using NVivo 12, the teachers' experiences were analysed, and corr…
Effects of coaches' feedback on psychological outcomes in youth football: An Intervention Study
IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to examine how feedback from the coach influences football players' experiences of well-being, mastery, pleasure, satisfaction, development, being seen by the coach, and motivation in two different groups.MethodsThe study used an intervention with a crossover experimental approach, where 95 players aged 14-18 that participated in sports clubs and specialized football classes in a town in Mid-Norway, parti…
Physical education students’ reflections about the learning outcomes of different teaching methods: A mixed methods study
Introduction Teaching in higher education is still mainly executed as lectures, even though research about student-active instruction methods points to more motivated students, higher enjoyment, and more optimal learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to obtain better insight into how physical education (PE) students assessed their learning outcomes in relation to the use of different pedagogical approaches. Methods A master’s course in …
The use of autonomy among physical education teachers in Finland and Kurdistan region of Iraq
Introduction The aim of the study was to examine fifth-grade physical education (PE) teachers’ reflections and perceptions about PE teaching in Finland and Kurdistan region of Iraq (KRI), using analyses of in-depth interviews with a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach. Methods This was accomplished by exploring eight Finnish and six KRI PE teachers’ opinions, attitudes, experiences, and reflections regarding their work as PE teachers, using sem…
The past and current role of pupil’s effort and physical tests in Norwegian physical education teacher’s assessment
Assessment practice is an important part of a physical education (PE) teachers work and can contribute positively to motivating pupils towards learning and developing lifelong pleasure in movement. In 2020, a new curriculum, “the Knowledge Promotion” 2020 (LK20) was introduced in Norwegian schools. This study aims to investigate physical education teachers’ assessment practice relating to the view of effort and testing in PE, after the introducti…
Longitudinal Changes in Adolescents’ Sedentary, Light, Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Levels
Background and purpose: In recent years, sedentary behaviour (SB) has become a significant risk factor for health, alongside the decline of physical activity (PA) in the population. This study explored adolescents’ PA and SB using a longitudinal design, from the age of 13 to 15, to elucidate any changes and when they potentially occur. Method: The data material from the accelerometer measurements was analysed using the program SPSS, version 28. R…
Students’ Assessment of Learning in a Volleyball Course at a University: A Mixed Methods Study
The aim of the study was to evaluate students’ assessment of their learning after a teaching period of volleyball training in a university course. The teaching was research-based and linked to relevant theories of motor learning, small-sided games (SSG), teaching games for understanding (TGfU), and motivational climate. To examine the research question, a mixed methods design was used, which included a questionnaire and reflection notes from the …
Schooltime's contribution to pupils' physical activity levels: A longitudinal study
Introduction Pupils spend a significant portion of their time at school. As a result, the school serves as an important setting for both learning and the formation of healthy behaviors. Many children, and even fewer young people, do not fulfill the (inter)national health recommendations of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day. The aim of this study was to examine pupils' MVPA during schooltime in a longitudinal pers…
Teachers’ Experiences of Inclusion in Classroom Settings
Inclusion, as a general term, touches upon the most important social aspects of human life—the experience of being valuable and the sense of belonging. The aim of the study was to examine the assessments of teachers at dyslexia-friendly schools (DFS) on how their students are being included and accepted by other students in class, and if these experiences differ between teachers that work in primary schools, secondary schools, and upper secondary…
Student Teacher Experiences of Learning and Pedagogical Involvement Using a Student-Centered Learning Approach
To optimize students’ levels of skills, knowledge, and competence in higher education, teachers have been encouraged to work systematically to understand how their pedagogical approaches affect the students’ learning process and learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a student-centered learning design (SCL) in the subject of PE. A total of 24 PETE students were given the responsibility to create the schedule f…
Changes in friluftsliv (outdoor recreation) activities among Norwegian adolescents during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic
Introduction Friluftsliv (outdoor recreation) activities can provide both physical activity and experiences in nature, and improve quality of life. Regular physical activity is critical for young people's physical, social, and mental health. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020–2022, schools, gyms, and swimming pools were closed, and athletic teams and other physical activity services were prohibited from holding events. Despite these restricti…
Reliability and validity of Polar Team Pro measurements in running at different velocities in an indoor setting
The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of Polar Team Pro measurements of velocity, acceleration, and distance covered in a rectangular run at different intensities in an indoor setting. In two test sessions, 10 women (age 15.7 ± 0.4 years, body mass 61.3 ± 5.3 kg, body height 1.69 ± 0.07 m) performed 100 m runs at different intensities, ranging from 8 to 18 km/h. The 100 m runs were performed on a rectangular track at …
Students' experience of being seen by their physical education teachers and associated factors
BackgroundThe experience of being seen by physical education (PE) teachers is an important pedagogical term in school settings, and is closely related to the theory of recognition pedagogy and self-determination theory. However, very few studies have been conducted concerning this term, and extant research has typically been based on small sample sizes, and thus is unlikely to be extrapolated to other contexts.PurposeThe aim of the study was to e…
High School students’ experiences of being ‘seen’ by their physical education teachers
The study examines the association between students’ level of physical fitness and experiences of being ‘seen’ by their physical education (PE) teachers, by interviewing 26 high school students (13 with low physical fitness, and 13 with high physical fitness). The analyses indicated that being ‘seen’ in PE seems to be related to experienced opportunities for students to display their skills, teachers’ caring behaviours, feedback from teachers, an…
Staying in or Dropping Out of Elite Women's Football-Factors of Importance
The average age of elite women footballers in Norway is 22.7 years, significantly lower than that of elite male footballers in Norway (26.5). This study examines the factors leading to elite female footballers ending their careers at a relatively young age, and those factors influencing other female elite players to continue. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five female elite players who had ended their career at the age of 19-24, a…
Norwegian upper secondary students’ experiences of their teachers’ assessment of and for learning in physical education: Examining how assessment is interpreted by students of different physical abili…
Teachers’ assessment enhances students’ learning in many situations in physical education (PE). The present study aims to examine the issue of potential unequal assessment of students due to their different physical abilities in PE in upper secondary school, where the research question is: What experiences do students with high or low levels of physical fitness have of their PE teacher’s assessment of and for learning? Individual interviews were …
Adolescents' meaning-making experiences in physical education – in the transition from primary to secondary school
The aim of the study is to shed light on how physical education (PE) is experienced among a varied group of adolescents in school, and to nurture debate related to the relationship between adolescents' lived experience of PE and their identity-formation processes. Nuanced insights can help to increase teachers' ability to perceive, react to and deal appropriately in relation to fostering healthy lives in young people, in and through PE and physic…
Students' experience of being seen by their physical education teachers and associated factors
BackgroundThe experience of being seen by physical education (PE) teachers is an important pedagogical term in school settings, and is closely related to the theory of recognition pedagogy and self-determination theory. However, very few studies have been conducted concerning this term, and extant research has typically been based on small sample sizes, and thus is unlikely to be extrapolated to other contexts.PurposeThe aim of the study was to e…
Qualification, socialization, and subjectification: A discussion of the purpose of daily physically active learning through the lens of secondary school teachers
Based on the fact that many youth do not meet global health recommendations for physical activity (PA), and that schools constitute an arena in which all children may be reached, PA integrated into school settings is critical. Inspired by the theoretical framework of Gert Biesta and his three domains of education, i.e. qualification, socialization and subjectification, this study examines secondary school teachers’ overall perceptions of the purp…
Importance of Providing Additional Choices in Relation to Pupils' Happiness, Mastery, Well-Being, Contentment, and Level of Physical Activity in Physical Education
Previous research points to the importance of providing support to autonomy in PE, because it has a particularly positive effect on motivation in PE. However, previous research has not examined the association between autonomy and the variables; happiness, mastery, well-being, contentment and activity level in PE. This study examined how increased self-determination affects happiness, mastery, well-being, contentment and activity level in PE. The…
Students’ views on the purpose of physical education in upper secondary school. Physical education as a break in everyday school life – learning or just fun
Previous research shows that students have a widespread understanding about the purpose of physical education (PE), including learning about movement, health and also PE as a break from other school subjects. The present study aims at examining more closely the break perspective in light of interview data from 26 students, whose statements in interviews that focused on PE in upper secondary school in Norway, reveal that the view of PE as a break …
What’s in it for me? Young teenagers’ meaning-making experiences of movement activities
The aim of this article is to shed light on the lifeworld of thirteen-year-olds with high and low activity levels in relation to movement activities. Insights on this topic could serve as important resources for all those who contribute to the development and life quality of young teenagers through various contexts involving movement activities. The empirical material is based on individual interviews with four young teenagers. Two of the teenage…
Effects of coaches' feedback on psychological outcomes in youth football: An Intervention Study
IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to examine how feedback from the coach influences football players' experiences of well-being, mastery, pleasure, satisfaction, development, being seen by the coach, and motivation in two different groups.MethodsThe study used an intervention with a crossover experimental approach, where 95 players aged 14-18 that participated in sports clubs and specialized football classes in a town in Mid-Norway, parti…
Teachers’ perceptions of barriers related to implementation of daily physical activity in secondary school: Academic pressure and the need for new competence
The aim of this study was to examine secondary school teachers' perceptions of barriers related to an intervention implementing daily PA during normal classroom time, known as movement integration (MI). Using a longitudinal design, twelve secondary school teachers from one secondary school in Norway were interviewed three times over a period of 8 months, before, under and after a PA intervention study The data analysis identified four main barrie…
Does Size Matter? Short and Tall Officers Policing the Streets
The importance of physical characteristics is rarely addressed in the literature on professional competence and authority. In police work it is almost taken for granted that height is advantageous in police work, despite a lack of research on the topic. This study examines how height may affect police inter-actions with the public and how short and tall men and women experience the importance of their height in patrol work. Results show that bein…
What’s in it for me? Young teenagers’ meaning-making experiences of movement activities
The aim of this article is to shed light on the lifeworld of thirteen-year-olds with high and low activity levels in relation to movement activities. Insights on this topic could serve as important resources for all those who contribute to the development and life quality of young teenagers through various contexts involving movement activities. The empirical material is based on individual interviews with four young teenagers. Two of the teenage…
Phronesis, praxis and autotelic acts in physical education teaching
Inspired by theory from research on professions and literature, wherein Aristotelian perspectives on professional knowledge are examined, a student’s narrative of social exclusion in physical education (PE) class in upper secondary school is used to discuss a theoretical issue of what characterizes teachers’ professional practice that results in a positive change as experienced by this student. The student told that the teacher helped her so that…
High School students’ experiences of being ‘seen’ by their physical education teachers
The study examines the association between students’ level of physical fitness and experiences of being ‘seen’ by their physical education (PE) teachers, by interviewing 26 high school students (13 with low physical fitness, and 13 with high physical fitness). The analyses indicated that being ‘seen’ in PE seems to be related to experienced opportunities for students to display their skills, teachers’ caring behaviours, feedback from teachers, an…
Students’ views on the purpose of physical education in upper secondary school. Physical education as a break in everyday school life – learning or just fun
Previous research shows that students have a widespread understanding about the purpose of physical education (PE), including learning about movement, health and also PE as a break from other school subjects. The present study aims at examining more closely the break perspective in light of interview data from 26 students, whose statements in interviews that focused on PE in upper secondary school in Norway, reveal that the view of PE as a break …
Adolescents' meaning-making experiences in physical education – in the transition from primary to secondary school
The aim of the study is to shed light on how physical education (PE) is experienced among a varied group of adolescents in school, and to nurture debate related to the relationship between adolescents' lived experience of PE and their identity-formation processes. Nuanced insights can help to increase teachers' ability to perceive, react to and deal appropriately in relation to fostering healthy lives in young people, in and through PE and physic…
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Associated With Drop Out From Sport in Norwegian Adolescents. A Longitudinal Study
Several studies indicate that participation in organized sport may result in higher physical activity levels among youth which are associated with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. However, no study has examined whether cardiorespiratory fitness (VO 2peak ) is associated with drop out from sport. The study was a 5-year longitudinal study which followed a sample of adolescents, with measures of cardiorespiratory fitness, weight and height …
Effect of Sex, Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Level on Peak Oxygen Uptake Among 14–19 Years Old Adolescents
The aim was to describe longitudinal trends in peak oxygen uptake (VO 2peak ) among 14- to 19-year-old adolescents in Norway, and to examine effects of sex, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) level on VO 2peak during adolescence. Of 124 invited students from two lower secondary schools in Norway, 116 eighth-grade students (61 boys and 55 girls; 14 years old at baseline) volunteered to participate. The study has a longitudinal desig…
Norwegian upper secondary students’ experiences of their teachers’ assessment of and for learning in physical education: Examining how assessment is interpreted by students of different physical abili…
Teachers’ assessment enhances students’ learning in many situations in physical education (PE). The present study aims to examine the issue of potential unequal assessment of students due to their different physical abilities in PE in upper secondary school, where the research question is: What experiences do students with high or low levels of physical fitness have of their PE teacher’s assessment of and for learning? Individual interviews were …
An Exploration of Child–Staff Interactions That Promote Physical Activity in Pre-School
A previous study identified a significant association between the average physical activity levels of pre-school staff and children during pre-school hours but did not determine if this association was initiated by pre-school staff or children. The present study aimed to explore the interactions between children and staff to better understand the conditions of such a relationship. Observations using the Environment and Policy Assessment and Obser…
The Importance of Parents’ Income and Education Level in Relation to Their Preschool Children’s Activity Level at Leisure
Previous research indicate that socioeconomic status positively corresponds with adults' and adolescents' physical activity levels. This study investigated the relationship between parents' education and income, and preschool children's physical activity level. A total of 244 Norwegian preschool children aged four to six and their parents were enrolled in the study. The children wore an Actigraph GT1M accelerometer for seven consecutive days to m…
Importance of Providing Additional Choices in Relation to Pupils' Happiness, Mastery, Well-Being, Contentment, and Level of Physical Activity in Physical Education
Previous research points to the importance of providing support to autonomy in PE, because it has a particularly positive effect on motivation in PE. However, previous research has not examined the association between autonomy and the variables; happiness, mastery, well-being, contentment and activity level in PE. This study examined how increased self-determination affects happiness, mastery, well-being, contentment and activity level in PE. The…
Norwegian Secondary School Teachers’ Reflections on Models for Physical Activity During Schooltime: A Longitudinal Intervention Study
To prevent the negative trend regarding youths’ physical activity (PA) level, schools have been promoted as an appropriate arena for facilitating increased PA among youths. This study focuses on Norwegian secondary school teachers’ perceptions of models for PA during schooltime, by interviews before, during and after a PA intervention, where various PA models are implemented in a secondary school. An important finding is that implementation of PA…
School’s outdoor area as an educational and health-promoting resource for young teenagers
Regular physical activity (PA) is positive for the health of young people, but previous research has indicated that the proportion of the population attaining recommended levels of activity decreases with age. Several studies indicate that the PA pupils get during school hours represents an important part of their total PA. The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between the size of the school’s total outdoor area and pupils’ PA beh…
Equalisation of Children‘s Various Levels of Physical Activity Using Increased Physical Activity at School Among Ninth Graders
The purpose of this study was to examine whether 60 min of physical activity implemented during school hours, would have an impact on 15-year-olds' MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity) throughout the school day, and what effect it would have on low-, average-, and high- physically-active students. The intervention study included a sample of every 93 students in the ninth grade from a school in Trøndelag, Norway. Data on the students' phy…
Parents’ Inadequate Estimate of Their Children’s Objectively Physical Activity Level
This study aimed to investigate parents' estimation of their preschool children's leisure-time physical activity (PA) and the correlation between parents' reported participation in PA with their children in leisure time and their children's PA levels. A total of 244 Norwegian preschool children aged 4-6 and their parents were enrolled in the study. According to standard protocols, the children's PA level was measured with Actigraph GT1M accelerom…
Adaptation of the Behavioural Regulation in Active Commuting to School (BR-ACS) Questionnaire in Portuguese Youth
This study aimed to translate and adapt the psychometric properties of the Behavioural Regulation in Active Commuting to School (BR-ACS) questionnaire to young Portuguese students. This study had two stages: (1) translation and adaptation of the questionnaire; (2) evaluation of the psychometric properties. A sample of 338 participants (212 female, 126 male) aged 11 to 19 years (M age = 15.6 ± 2.1) from 31 cities and Madeira island participated in…
Qualification, socialization, and subjectification: A discussion of the purpose of daily physically active learning through the lens of secondary school teachers
Based on the fact that many youth do not meet global health recommendations for physical activity (PA), and that schools constitute an arena in which all children may be reached, PA integrated into school settings is critical. Inspired by the theoretical framework of Gert Biesta and his three domains of education, i.e. qualification, socialization and subjectification, this study examines secondary school teachers’ overall perceptions of the purp…
Teachers’ perceptions of barriers related to implementation of daily physical activity in secondary school: Academic pressure and the need for new competence
The aim of this study was to examine secondary school teachers' perceptions of barriers related to an intervention implementing daily PA during normal classroom time, known as movement integration (MI). Using a longitudinal design, twelve secondary school teachers from one secondary school in Norway were interviewed three times over a period of 8 months, before, under and after a PA intervention study The data analysis identified four main barrie…
Staying in or Dropping Out of Elite Women's Football-Factors of Importance
The average age of elite women footballers in Norway is 22.7 years, significantly lower than that of elite male footballers in Norway (26.5). This study examines the factors leading to elite female footballers ending their careers at a relatively young age, and those factors influencing other female elite players to continue. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five female elite players who had ended their career at the age of 19-24, a…
Schooltime's contribution to pupils' physical activity levels: A longitudinal study
Introduction Pupils spend a significant portion of their time at school. As a result, the school serves as an important setting for both learning and the formation of healthy behaviors. Many children, and even fewer young people, do not fulfill the (inter)national health recommendations of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day. The aim of this study was to examine pupils' MVPA during schooltime in a longitudinal pers…
Teachers’ Experiences of Inclusion in Classroom Settings
Inclusion, as a general term, touches upon the most important social aspects of human life—the experience of being valuable and the sense of belonging. The aim of the study was to examine the assessments of teachers at dyslexia-friendly schools (DFS) on how their students are being included and accepted by other students in class, and if these experiences differ between teachers that work in primary schools, secondary schools, and upper secondary…
Student Teacher Experiences of Learning and Pedagogical Involvement Using a Student-Centered Learning Approach
To optimize students’ levels of skills, knowledge, and competence in higher education, teachers have been encouraged to work systematically to understand how their pedagogical approaches affect the students’ learning process and learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a student-centered learning design (SCL) in the subject of PE. A total of 24 PETE students were given the responsibility to create the schedule f…
Changes in friluftsliv (outdoor recreation) activities among Norwegian adolescents during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic
Introduction Friluftsliv (outdoor recreation) activities can provide both physical activity and experiences in nature, and improve quality of life. Regular physical activity is critical for young people's physical, social, and mental health. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020–2022, schools, gyms, and swimming pools were closed, and athletic teams and other physical activity services were prohibited from holding events. Despite these restricti…
Reliability and validity of Polar Team Pro measurements in running at different velocities in an indoor setting
The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of Polar Team Pro measurements of velocity, acceleration, and distance covered in a rectangular run at different intensities in an indoor setting. In two test sessions, 10 women (age 15.7 ± 0.4 years, body mass 61.3 ± 5.3 kg, body height 1.69 ± 0.07 m) performed 100 m runs at different intensities, ranging from 8 to 18 km/h. The 100 m runs were performed on a rectangular track at …
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