| Title: | The impact of an acrobatics-based curriculum on motor fitness in adolescents |
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| Authors: | ID Veličković, Saša (Author)
ID Kolar, Edvard (Author)
ID Paunović, Miloš (Author)
ID Veličković, Petar (Author)
ID Bubanj, Saša (Author)
ID Ilić, Igor (Author)
ID Bjelica, Bojan (Author)
ID Gašić, Tomislav (Author)
ID Preljević, Adem (Author)
ID Vulpe, Ana-Maria (Author)
ID Rață, Bogdan Constantin (Author)
ID Stoica, Cristina-Elena (Author)
ID Voinea, Nicolae-Lucian (Author)
ID Dobrescu, Tatiana (Author) |
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  ZRS Koper - Science and Research Centre Koper
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| Abstract: | (1) Background: This study aimed to examine whether an experimental acrobatics curriculum, conducted three times a week, could lead to greater improvements in specific components of motor fitness—coordination, balance, agility, and speed—compared to the standard physical education program; (2) Methods: The research was conducted over a 16-week period and included 50 seventh-grade students, divided into an experimental group (EG, n = 25) and a control group (CG, n = 25). The experimental group participated in a program of acrobatics and skipping twice a week, while the control group followed the standard physical education curriculum. Motor skills tests were administered before and after the intervention using standardized methods; (3) Results: Results from the ANCOVA analysis showed significant improvements in flexibility, coordination, balance, and agility in the experimental group, with large effect sizes, confirming the effectiveness of the acrobatics and skipping program. However, the impact on speed was variable, indicating the need for specific exercises to improve this ability; (4) Conclusions: The findings are consistent with previous research, highlighting the superiority of specialized acrobatic exercises in enhancing overall motor performance in adolescents. Further research is needed to optimize acrobatics and skipping programs for maximum benefits in the development of motor skills and physical education. |
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| Keywords: | physical education program, motor skill development, exercise intervention, physical activity, training adaptations, skill acquisition |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-16 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 15, iss. 5 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-22253  |
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| UDC: | 796.01 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2075-1729 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/life15050778 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 235781379 |
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| Copyright: | © 2025 by the authors |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis vira z dne 114. 5. 2025;
Soavtorji: Edvard Kolar, Miloš Paunović, Petar Veličković, Saša Pantelić, Saša Bubanj, Igor Ilić, Bojan Bjelica, Tomislav Gašić, Adem Preljević, Ana-Maria Vulpe, Bogdan Constantin Rață, Cristina-Elena Stoica, Nicolae-Lucian Voinea, Tatiana Dobrescu;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 14.05.2025 |
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