In search of trials evaluating the rhythm of movement
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 58
Abstract
[b]Aim of the study.[/b] The research was purposed to gather the information about the possibility of applying several motor tests to assess the sensory aspects of the rhythm of movement.[b]Material and methods.[/b] The sample under study included 83 boys and girls, the fourth-graders at two elementary schools. The analysis contained morphological and chronological age, 5 results of motor tests used in selection for sports training, which were supplemented by two rhythm aptitude tests (lateral step-test and lateral step-test after the metronome signals). The material was analyzed statistically by calculating the basic indices and simple correlations.[b]Results.[/b] The obtained results were presented in 4 tables informing about the size, variability and relationships between the data. The analysis showed significant connections between both-feet lateral jumps and two attached tests of lateral steps, but the above links evaluated in terms of correlation coefficient and ranged near the critical threshold of significance. In the group of girls the relationship between the step-test and the total result of the set of selection tests turned out to be significant. In the trial with the metronome, there was no such relationship. Interesting was also the correlation of the last trial with crossing the ladders in the hanging position, which is statistically significant in the group of girls. In boys the coefficient r approached only to significance threshold. Summing up, in the two included tests, especially in girls, certain elements of the sense of rhythm were observed. However, results of these tests were less effective in terms of diagnosis than both-feet lateral jumps.[b]Conclusions.[/b] From among the above three tests, both-feet lateral jumps and other two attached tests adapted to study on the rhythm of movement, only the first one occurred to be effective in evaluating the rhythm of movement. The remaining two, despite low relationships, provided the information which confirmed the Hiriart-bode’s hypothesis of several factors comprising the ability to perform rhythmic movements. The tests mentioned above require further study to be assessed more deeply, which may help to increase their relevancy.
Authors and Affiliations
Adam Haleczko, Leszek Korzewa, Ewa Misiołek, Urszula PhD, Department of Athletics and Gymnastics, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
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