Research of the Coordination Abilities in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Authors : Giurka GANTCHEVA

Pages : 1-6

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Publication Date : 2018-05-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract The research is aimed at studying some components of coordination abilities – coordination in rhythm and agility among 72 students from Coach Department of the NSA “Vassil Levski” in Sofia. Four tests were used to assess the coordination in rhythm insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( Frontal feet and hands hitting against a wall , Feet and hands hitting insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( in a corner );, Jumps in four squares , Cross jumps in four squares ); and two tests for assessment of agility insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Sideward running 10x5 meters, “T” test);. The results from the tests – Jumps in four squares and Cross jumps in four squares – correlate to a great extend with the gymnasts insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( . 707** ); and moderately with the athletes practicing other kinds of sports. The results from the tests for agility correlate with gymnasts to a great extent insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( . 702**); , and moderately with the athletes practicing other kinds of sports 684**); . The coefficients of correlation with the tests for agility do not show any dependence on the tests for coordination in rhythm with both groups of subjects.  
Keywords : coordination, rhythmic gymnastics, other sports

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