Date of Award
8-1-2019
Thesis Type
phd
Document Type
Thesis (Restricted Access)
Divisions
cent2
Department
Sports Centre
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
Enhancing certain characteristics among rhythmic gymnastics (RG) is helpful in the early stages of RG training process. Using descriptive analysis in study 1, the physical & technical characteristics of 100 female Malaysian Rhythmic Gymnasts (6-9 years old) from two gymnastic clubs of Kuala Lumpur were examined. The results of study 1 showed that the mean score of the physical characteristics of the participants in the current study including power, balance, flexibility & strength placed in the range of average compared to the provided norm by Sheerin (2012). For technical characteristics, the results of study 1 showed the essential technical characteristics including jump, balance & pivot skills in this study need to improve since the scores are below 1.00. Gymnastic Federation allow scores of maximum in all level of RG is 1.00 & minimum mark of 0.50. Study 2 (Quasi-experiment), is aimed to assess the effect of the core training program on enhancing the physical & technical characteristics of the Malaysian Rhythmic Gymnasts. From the participants in study 1, 40 rhythmic gymnasts were randomly selected for study 2 which divided in intervention & control groups. Participants in the intervention group received eight weeks of the core training program as the intervention program & control group carried out their normal training without any additional training. The results of Mix within-between ANOVA on the physical variables showed that there was a significant difference in mean of: 1) vertical jump between two groups (F=56.66, p<0.001, η2=0.50) & within three stages of time (F=36.97, p<0.001, η2=0.49); 2) right leg balance between two groups (F=15.93, p<0.001, η2=0.30) & within three stages of time (F=52.26, p<0.001, η2=0.58); 3) left leg balance between two groups (F=4.75, p=0.03, η2=0.11) & within three stages of time (F=2.95, p=0.05, η2=0.07). There was no significant difference in the mean value of sit & reach between two groups (F=0.17, p=0.67) & within three stages of time (F=2.85, p=0.06).Furthermore, The results of Mix within-between ANOVA on the technical variables showed that there was a significant difference in mean of 1) sit-up test between two groups (F=10.15, p<0.001, η2=0.21) & within three stages of time (F=27.70, p<0.001, η2=0.42); 2) scissors jump between two groups (F=14.93, p<0.001, η2=0.28) & within three stages of time (F=33.69, p<0.001, η2=0.47); 3) right leg balance between two groups (F=18.74, p<0.001, η2=0.33) & within three stages of time (F=36.97, p<0.001, η2=0.49); 4) st& erect on toes test between two groups (F=8.13, p<0.001, η2=0.18) & within three stages of time (F=9.11, p<0.001, η2=0.19), 5) pivot passé scores between two groups (F=10.82, p<0.001, η2=0.22), within three stages of time (F=11.64, p<0.001, η2=0.23). Overall, the results of the study showed the intervention program can be introduced as an effective program for improving the physical & technical characteristics of the Malaysian Rhythmic Gymnasts. The findings of the study can be used by Malaysian gymnastics coaches & gymnastics trainers to design & implement a core training program to improve the performance of Malaysian Rhythmic Gymnasts.
Note
Thesis (PhD) – Sports Centre, Universiti Malaya, 2019.
Recommended Citation
Soheyla, Nazari, "Effect of core training on physical and technical characteristics of novice rhythmic gymnasts / Soheyla Nazari" (2019). Student Works (2010-2019). 6532.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/6532