Effects of gymnastics training on physical function in children
This study assessed the effects of one hour per week of gymnastics training over 9 weeks on seven physical function variables in children aged 4-9. Of the total 205 children measured pre-gymnastics training, 41 boys and 62 girls completed post-testing measurements. Pre- to post-intervention change scores showed there were beneficial effects for the 30-s sit-up test for abdominal strength (17% increase), sit and reach test for lumbar and hamstring flexibility (6.4% increase), plate tapping test for upper limb speed and coordination (5.8% improvement), and vertical jump test for lower limb power (4.6% increase). The tables of age and gender normative ranges produced should be helpful for practitioners conducting similar physical function testing of children 4-9 years.
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Aiheet: | telinevoimistelu lapsi testi harjoittelu |
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Aihealueet: | tekniset lajit junioriurheilu |
Julkaisussa: | ISBS - Conference Proceedings Archive (Konstanz) |
Toimittajat: | E. J. Bradshaw, A. Burnett, P. A. Hume |
Julkaistu: |
Melbourne
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
2012
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Vuosikerta: | 30 |
Numero: | 1 |
Sivuja: | 141-144 |
Julkaisutyypit: | kongressin muistiinpanot elektroninen lehti artikkeli |
Kieli: | englanti (kieli) |
Taso: | kehittynyt |