Abstract
The purpose of this research is to compare some coordinative abilities in terms of team and individual sports. A total of 112 athletes were included in the research, of which 60 athletes were from individual sports (Athletics=20, Archery=20, Karate=20) with mean age of 15.02±0.813 years, mean body height of 1.64±0.88 meters and mean body weight of 54.80±11.196 kilograms and 52 athletes were from team sports (Football Player=32, Basketball Player=20) with mean age of 14.98±0.727 years, mean body height of 1.67±0.90 meters and mean body weight of 58.10±9.770 kilograms. Numbered medicine ball run test, backward medicine ball throw test and sprint at the given rhythm test were used to evaluate performances related to coordinative abilities. When our results are examined, it is seen that averages of the participants in team sports category in terms of rhythm, orientation and differentiation abilities are at better level than averages of the participants in individual sports category. It has been seen that individuals in team sports category have significantly better performance than athletes in individual sports in terms of their orientation and differentiation abilities. On the other hand, no significant difference was found for rhythm ability. Consequently, results of the study confirm our pre-research expectations. On the other hand, when literature is examined, it is significant that results obtained from other studies examining coordinative abilities of the athletes in individual sports and team sports categories are similar to our results. It has been seen in the studies in the literature that some results are not similar. It can be thought that different results are caused by age differences and differences in types and branches of sports in which athletes participate.
Highlights
A successful performance for sports branches can only be achieved with a carefully planned and applied training method based on scientific grounds methodically and theoretically
A total of 112 athletes were included in the research, of which 60 athletes were from individual sports (Athletics=20, Archery=20, Karate=20) with mean age of 15.02±0.813 years, mean body height of 1.64±0.88 meters and mean body weight of 54.80±11.196 kilograms and 52 athletes were from team sports (Football Player=32, Basketball Player=20) with mean age of 14.98±0.727 years, mean body height of 1.67±0.90 meters and mean body weight of 58.10±9.770 kilograms by taking consent of their families
Numbered medicine ball run test, backward medicine ball throw test and sprint at the given rhythm test were used in order to determine orientation, differentiation and rhythm performances of research participants related to coordinative abilities
Summary
A successful performance for sports branches can only be achieved with a carefully planned and applied training method based on scientific grounds methodically and theoretically. Tactical and conditional performance components need to be trained and practiced for highly advanced performance (Minz, 2003). In addition to these performance components, another factor called coordinative abilities is important for successful performance. Showing maximal performance in a short time, exhibiting frequent movements successively in moments requiring power and explosiveness, teaching technique in sports requiring advanced technical capacity and making it permanent are related to development level of coordinative abilities in sports requiring high strength (Minz, 2003). In addition to performance development, coordinative abilities play an important role in demonstration of tactical skills in situations showing changes constantly in team sports (Kalb, 1989)
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