The level of psychophysical and mental capacity in 10-year-old children with different movement activity
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2007, Vol 17, Issue 38
Abstract
The purpose of the work. This study concerns the comparison of motor skills (fitness and coordination) and mental abilities in 10-year-old children divided into two groups: children participating only in compulsory physical education classes at school and children training tennis after school.Material and methods. The research was conducted in 2003. 166 children (80 girls and 86 boys) were examined, 34 of them showed an increased movement activity (they were systematically training tennis). The measurement of height and body mass was taken, which was subsequently used to determine BMI and developmental age of the children under study. Fitness capacity was evaluated on the basis of selected exercises included inthe Test of Physical Fitness (ICSPFT) i.e.: standing long jump, 4x10 meter shuttle run, standing forward bend and 30-second sit-ups. As far as coordination abilities are concerned, the following were assessed: simple reaction time, static balance, dynamic balance, sense of direction, upper extremity movement speed and lower extremity movement speed. As regards mental capacity, the results obtained by the children in the Raven’s Progressive Matrices test were taken into consideration.Results and conclusions. The researchers documented significant differences, among both girls and boys, in the level of fitness abilities and mental capacity, to the advantage of children characterized by increased movement activity. No differences were observed (except for the simple reaction time) in the range of coordination abilities. Noticed differences are connected with both selection process and practising kind of sport. However, it needs further observations.
Authors and Affiliations
Andrzej Jopkiewicz , Agata Jopkiewicz , Magdalena Lelonek
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