Long-term trends of changes in physical and motor development observed among Cracovian students
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2009, Vol 19, Issue 46
Abstract
[b]Aim of the work[/b]. To describe the magnitude and direction of the long-term trends of changes, which have occurred in the years 1972 and 2008 in the level of somatic development and motor performance of students at the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow.[b]Material and methods[/b]. The tests were carried out among 88 students of physical education attending full day courses in the academic years: 2007/2008 (semester II) and 2008/2009 (semester III) and after that, the group of 50 individuals from above mentioned was selected. The selection was performed in accordance with the criteria obligatory in 1972, and considered as a benchmark for comparative analysis. The researchers used the same tools and techniques as in year 1972 to examine 17 somatic traits and 11 motor abilities (concerning strength, velocity and jump).[b]Results[/b]. The phenomenon of “open shears”, which was observed in the physical development of Cracovian students during past 36 years, is linked together with the multidirectional change in somatic and motor development. The researchers observed progression in the majority of somatic changes, whereas in motor development the stabilization or clear regression was found.[b]Conclusions[/b]. Observed phenomenon indicates that the improvement in living conditions is not identical to the biological well-being. In the light of collected data, we can see that the effectiveness of the recruitment of candidates for studying physical education among secondary school graduates is overestimated. There is a need to revise the situation by creating a certain social policy through education the young to participate in a moreactive way in the physical culture.
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Edward Mleczko , Jerzy Januszewski
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