Increasing the level of coordination abilities of young taekwondo athletes aged 13-14 under martial law

Siswantoyo

et al. 2023

ppcs

Background and Study Aim. Balance is very decisive in producing good and correct basic archery techniques, resulting in good archery accuracy. This study aims to determine the effect of circuit training bosu ball on improving balance and accuracy in archery athletes. Material and Methods. This study was an experimental research design that involved 12 archery athletes at Bibis Archery Club Bantul Regency, aged between 14-17 years. The training program consisted of 18 circuit training sessions using a bosu ball. The archery accuracy test was used to assess the athletes' accuracy in sticking arrows to a target located 30 meters away. The balance test was conducted using the Stork Stand Test, which involved standing on one leg, on the dominant leg, for as long as possible. The statistical analysis used was a t-test, specifically paired sample test. Results. The pretest balance and archery accuracy scores of the 12 archery athletes at Bibis Archery Club Bantul Regency were recorded. The pretest balance score averaged 44.12 seconds, and the pretest archery accuracy score was 216.50. After 18 circuit training sessions with bosu ball, the posttest balance score increased to an average of 51.44 seconds, and the posttest archery accuracy score increased to an average of 282.83. Statistical analysis revealed that the improvement in balance and archery accuracy was significant, with a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, indicating that the training using bosu ball can effectively improve the balance and archery accuracy of young athletes. Conclusions. Overall, our findings suggest that circuit training with bosu ball significantly improves balance and archery accuracy in young athletes. Specifically, the participants demonstrated an average increase in their balance scores improvement in their archery accuracy following the training. These results highlight the potential benefits of incorporating bosu ball exercises in the training regimen of archery athletes.

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Circuit training bosu ball: Effect on balance and accuracy of archery athletes

Siswantoyo

et al. 2023

ppcs

“…Combat sports are very popular sports among young people (Bayraktar et al, 2021;Lyuchkova et al, 2022). This neces- Lyuchkova et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of the functional state of taekwondo athletes 7-13 years old according to the indicators of the finger-tapping test

et al. 2023

Background and Study Aim. The functional state of organs and systems determines the level of preparedness of athletes in modern sports. The evaluation of the state of the central nervous system is of particular importance. The purpose of the study is a comparative analysis of the results of the tapping test of taekwondo athletes of different ages. Material and Methods. 42 taekwondo athletes were divided into groups of 14 people depending on age: group 1 - (7.50±0.14) years, group 2 - (10.07±0.22) years, group 3 - (13.36±0.27) years. Participants of groups 1 and 2 were engaged in the amateur level, and group 3 had a skill level of 2 Gup - 1 Dan. A special computer program for devices with the iOS operating system was used. An Apple tablet was used - iPad, 4th generation with a screen diagonal of 9.7 inches. The finger-tapping test was carried out for 60 s, 12 subtests of 5 s each. For analysis, we evaluated the total number of depressions during the entire test, the average number of depressions per 5 s, the number of depressions in each subtest, the duration of depressions in each subtest, and the dynamic performance index (DPI). Group results were compared using the nonparametric Rosenbaum test (Q) and sign test (z). Results. It was found that the athletes of the 2nd group performed more depressions in the test as a whole and in 11 out of 12 subtests compared with the athletes of the 1st group. Comparison of the middle and senior groups also confirmed the best results of the athletes of the senior group in 6 subtests out of 12. The senior athletes had a longer duration of depressions in 2 subtests. The most pronounced differences were established when comparing the results of the junior and senior groups. A significant excess in the number of depressions was confirmed for senior athletes in all subtests. The duration of depressing was longer in senior athletes in 2 subtests. A significant reduction in the number of depressions from the beginning to the end of the test was determined. Changes in the duration of depressions were opposite, and the time increased from the beginning to the end of the test. Conclusions. The presence of a direct dependence of the results of the finger-tapping test of taekwondo athletes on age is determined. An increase in the number of depressions in the test, an increase in the integral criterion - an indicator of dynamic performance was determined. The results reflect an increase in the strength of nervous processes, positive changes in the functional state under the influence of regular training loads. This condition should be evaluated as a predictor of the success of taekwondo athletes. The computer version of the test is mobile, informative and valid. It can be used in monitoring the functional state of combat sports athletes.

Motivation for physical activity among university students residing in areas of military conflict in Ukraine

Yermakova,

Lutskyi,

Piatnytska

2023

Pedagogy of Health

Background and Study Aim. Military conflicts significantly stress students in affected areas, impacting their physical well-being and motivational factors. This study aims to assess motivation levels for physical activity among university students in conflict-impacted regions of Ukraine. Materials and Methods. The study involved 196 students from three Ukrainian universities, two in the eastern region (Kharkiv - included in the list of territories of active military operations) and one in the western part (Ivano-Frankivsk - a territory that is under constant threat of shelling). A short-form 'Physical Activity Questionnaire' (PAQ) with seven Likert scale questions was used. Statistical analysis was performed using PyCharm CE and Python libraries. Metrics like mean, standard deviation, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient for reliability were calculated. Bartlett's test of sphericity and Principal Axis Factoring were employed, with a statistical significance threshold set at p<0.05. Results. The questionnaire's reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.872. Bartlett's test of sphericity indicated suitable data for factor analysis, with a Chi-Square value of 641.808 and a p-value < 0.05, affirming good construct validity. University students from the Eastern part of Ukraine show average motivation levels for physical activity of 25.0 and 27.193, respectively. University students from the Western part of Ukraine have the highest average motivation level at 29.234. This indicates stronger motivation for physical activity in the Western region. Additionally, male students showed higher average motivation scores than females. Conclusions. Students living in different regions of Ukraine have varying motivations for physical activity in the context of the military conflict. Students from the western part of Ukraine (an area subjected to periodic military shelling) show a higher interest in engaging in physical activities compared to students from the eastern part (a zone of active military operations).