The sport of orienteering: performance of physically active people who partake in leisure activities but have no experience in this modality. (Deporte de orientación: representaciones de los practicantes de actividad física deportiva de ocio sin experiencia en esta modalidad)

Celestino, Tadeu; Pereira, Antonio

doi:10.12800/ccd.v7i19.24

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“…The most accessible means of physical education for schoolchildren at the physical education lessons are physical exercises of applied orientation and sport orienteering (Kolomiiets, 2008;Celestino, 2012;Korol, 2013;Rebryna, 2013;Celestino 2015;Khimenes, 2016;Berezovskyi, 2016;Chobaniuk, 2017).…”

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The article deals with the results of the study of the physical fitness of students aged 13-14 years, including such motor qualities: speed, agility, flexibility, endurance, strength and speed-strength qualities. The aim of the work is to determine and evaluate the indicators of physical fitness of the secondary-school-age children who attend only physical education classes according to the school curriculum. The study involved 324 people, including 161 girls and 163 boys, the students under study were 13-14 years old.The results obtained in the course of the study were compared with the control standards of school tests. The analysis of the results of pedagogical testing made it possible to determine the leading and insufficiently developed motor qualities in the students studied and to make an analysis of the level of physical fitness. We found out that in students of the 7 th grade 51.8 % of boys and 1.5 % of girls correspond to a low level of agility; 40.7 % of boys and 10.4 % of girls correspond to a low level of strength qualities; 31.5% of boys and 38.8% of girls have a low level of speed; 9.3 % of boys and 34.3 % of girls have a low level of flexibility; there is a low level of endurance in 3.7 % of boys and in 16.4 % of girls.Analysing the level of development of motor qualities in schoolchildren of the 7 th and 8 th grade, we came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of students had individual results at an average and low levels, although there is a positive dynamics of improvement with age. The received data can be an orienting point for the physical fitness improvement and correction of its level in the process of physical education.

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“…Another peculiarity is the pleasant, encouraging and playful atmosphere, marked by fun and conviviality that this initial step provide (Ramadas, Serpa & Krebs, 2012), considered as one of the main reasons for the practice of this sport (Celestino & Pereira, 2012) and which act as the primary motivation of young people (Serpa, 2007). This feature is considered one of the main reasons for the practice of this sport (Celestino & Pereira, 2012). Characterised by spontaneity, playfulness and a fun character, in this initiation phase we recognise the presence of the free game and deliberate practice as one of the key activities in the training process for excellence.…”

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“…Taking into account the degree of importance and closeness that is assigned to context a set of factors associated with the micro context (Côté, 1999;Wolfenden & Holt, 2005), (in which the influence of family and peer influence plays a preponderant action in this development process) were identified. Considered as one of the reasons for the practice of orienteering, the involvement, support and family influence (Celestino & Pereira, 2012) plays an important role in the introduction to this sport and in the teaching of the basic skills of orienteering.…”

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“…They have a leading role in the process of developing excellence. This is justified in sport orienteering for social and emotional environment that characterise this sport modality, that promote the conviviality, the sharing and exchange of experiences, and also the knowledge and cooperation among peers in pursuit of common goals (Celestino & Pereira, 2012;Koukoris, 2005).…”

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“…www.efsupit.ro 184 from the pleasurable sensations that this sport provides at the human, social and sporting (Celestino & Pereira, 2012) level -these appear the main rewards for their performances and dedication to this sport. The extreme dedication and commitment to orienteering has previously referenced, is based on a huge passion and love that these individuals nurse for this sport.…”

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Excellence is the result of a long-term investment and from a successful interaction between a range of contributory factors. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the journey of a group of world-class elite athletes from the sport of orienteering, in order to identify the important factors and conditions that may influence and determine the development and maintenance of excellence in orienteering. This research focused on a group of 5 elite athletes whom placed in the top 10 places in the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) world ranking in 2013. The methodology used has focused on life histories, the data were collected through semi-structured interviews and then analysed using content analysis. Results showed the interviewees recognised that excellence is a goal to achieve, in which the performance of excellence is complemented by the development of a set of skills related to the personal formation. It was also identified that sporting diversification is the basic principle on which is based the entire development process, which is organized into three structural stages: i) initiation, characterised by a strong investment in the free and deliberate game; ii) development, expressed in a greater investment in orienteering and structured training; iii) improvement, which is distinguished as an almost exclusive commitment to this sport. Throughout the development process, this group of athletes recognise the need to possess a set of characteristics and skills such as professionalism, dedication and commitment to orienteering. We also identified a number of decisive aspects for the development of excellence, which is the context in which this process occurs, in particular the influence of family, friends and peers as well as the socio-cultural dynamics of a country. Final key themes that emerged are the aspects of affective-emotional nature, where feelings of happiness, wellbeing and passion for this sport act as modellers and influencing elements.

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Elite coaches views on factors contributing to excellence in orienteering

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Sarmento³

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In the sport of orienteering, the studies in the context of sporting excellence are still scarce. Investigations carried out to date have been focused on the isolated analysis of specific factors contributing to excellence. The aim of this study therefore was to identify factors that coaches consider most prevalent in the development and maintenance of excellence in this sport. Ten elite level Portuguese and Spanish orienteering coaches completed semi-structured interviews and data were analysed using content analysis. Results showed coaches placed great emphasis on a set of personal factors, designated as primary influencing factors, including psychological attributes, sports preparation and genetic factors. Coaches also identified environmental factors that exert a secondary influence, with particular emphasis on the family, the sociocultural aspects and peer and friendship groups. Finally, elite coaches recognised the need of interaction and interconnection between these primary and secondary influencing factors for the development and maintenance of excellence in orienteering.Key words: expertise, influencing factors, athlete development, coaching. ResumenEn el deporte de orientación, los estudios en el contexto de la excelencia deportiva son aún escasos. Las investigaciones realizadas hasta la fecha se han centrado en el análisis aislado de los factores específicos que contribuyen a la excelencia. El objetivo de este estudio, por tanto, fue identificar los factores que los entrenadores consideran de mayor prevalencia en el desarrollo y mantenimiento de la excelencia en este deporte. Diez entrenadores portugueses e españoles de orientación de nivel elite completaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas y los datos fueran analizados mediante el análisis de contenido. Los resultados mostraron que los entrenadores pusieron gran énfasis en un conjunto de factores personales, designados por factores de influencia primaria, donde se incluyen los atributos psicológicos, la preparación deportiva y los factores genéticos. Los entrenadores también identificaron los factores ambientales que ejercen una influencia secundaria, con especial énfasis en la familia, los aspectos socioculturales y los grupos de pares y de amistad. Por último, los entrenadores de elite reconocieron la necesidad de la interacción e interconexión entre estos factores de influencia primaria y secundaria para el desarrollo y mantenimiento de la excelencia en la orientación.Palabras clave: factores de influencia, desarrollo de atletas, entrenamiento.

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The sport of orienteering: performance of physically active people who partake in leisure activities but have no experience in this modality. (Deporte de orientación: representaciones de los practicantes de actividad física deportiva de ocio sin experiencia en esta modalidad)

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