Abstract
The purpose of this study is the determine the influence of gymnastics training integrated with physical education courses on selected motor performance variables in seven year old girls. Subjects were divided into two groups: 1, control group (N=15, X=7.56±0.46 year old); 2, gymnastics group (N=16, X=7.60±0.50 year old). The students in the control group followed the physical education curriculum for 10 weeks. The students in the gymnastics group took gymnastics training for 10 weeks in addition to physical education curriculum, and this training was given for two days (one hour each) at the university gym. Statistical analyses ( t test) showed that basic gymnastics training improves selected motor tests like standing long jump, trunk lift, sit and reach, balance, run 20 m, chin-up, curl-up, push-up (p 0.05), which were not expected. Key words: Physical education, gymnastics training, children, motor performance.
Highlights
IntroductionThe purpose of physical education (PE) is to ensure comprehensive and harmonious development of children by developing and consolidating their motor abilities as well as helping them to gain the skills and experience useful in sport and everyday activities (Granacher et al, 2011; Piek et al, 2006; NASPE, 2005)
The purpose of physical education (PE) is to ensure comprehensive and harmonious development of children by developing and consolidating their motor abilities as well as helping them to gain the skills and experience useful in sport and everyday activities (Granacher et al, 2011; Piek et al, 2006; NASPE, 2005).Various forms of motor activity play an essential role in the process of physical education (Lucertini et al, 2012; Haga, 2008)
The purpose of this study is the determine the influence of gymnastics training integrated with physical education courses on selected motor performance variables in seven year old girls
Summary
The purpose of physical education (PE) is to ensure comprehensive and harmonious development of children by developing and consolidating their motor abilities as well as helping them to gain the skills and experience useful in sport and everyday activities (Granacher et al, 2011; Piek et al, 2006; NASPE, 2005). Various forms of motor activity play an essential role in the process of physical education (Lucertini et al, 2012; Haga, 2008). The importance of different forms of sports has been emphasized for pursuing life – long physical activity and for the versatile development of fitness and motor abilities (Pehkonen, 2004; Fujinaga, 2008; Gallahue and Ozmun, 2006). Some of the existing motor tests typically focus on balance, flexibility, agility, speed, muscular strength and endurance (Fjortoft et al, 2011; Haga, 2008; Balas and Bunc, 2007)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
