The effect of concurrent training on growth hormone and certain body compositions and special physical abilities and skill performance level for gymnastics juniors

Abstract

Introduction. Gymnastics is an activity having its own requirements, which distinguish it from other sports activities. The availability of these requirements placed on its practitioners, allows them a greater opportunity to absorb and elaborate kinetic skills, which are one of the pillars that must be available to reach high levels. The gymnastics is performed on six different apparatuses. Each apparatus has its own performance nature that distinguishes it from the rest of apparatuses. The design of kinetic routines on these apparatuses requires the coach to update training methods and develop them in order to reach a kinetic performance level of the gymnast appropriate to the level of supreme kinetic performance. Aim. Is to identify the impact of concurrent training on Growth Hormone, some body compositions, specific physical abilities and the skill performance level of gymnastics juniors under 8 years. Material and Methods. The authors used the experimental method, using experimental design with two groups; one is experimental and the other is control with pre and post-tests due to its suitability for the application of research and its procedures. The sample has been selected by the intentional way of Gymnastics juniors of Suez Canal Authority Club under 8 years. The sample included 12 players. Result. The proposed training program has proven effectiveness in improving the level of growth hormone after effort, BMI, skeletal muscle mass, and fat mass and free fat mass, as well as the skill performance of the gymnastics juniors.