scholarly journals Strenght and power in children with low motor performance scores: A descriptive analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassio V Ruas ◽  
Cody Punt ◽  
Ronei S Pinto ◽  
Marcio A Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Motor Tasks ◽  
Age Progression ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Power Outputs

This study aimed to explore descriptive average values of strength and explosive power tasks in children with LMP scores, and individually analyze their strength and power outputs with age progression. Twenty-four children were tested on the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC-2). Five children scored below the 15th percentile (10.8±1.7 yrs) and were placed in the LMP group (n = 5). Nineteen children (10.7±1.7 yrs) were included on the TD group (n =19). Participants isometric, isokinetic and handgrip strength and explosive power were tested. The group of children with LMP presented inferior descriptive mean scores as compared to the group with TD children at knee isometric and isokinetic, handgrip, long jump and vertical jump tests. In addition, the results demonstrated that strength and power increase with age for those children with LMP. The findings suggest that children with LMP may be delayed in developing strength and power, which may be affecting their ability to perform gross and fine motor skills at the same level as their TD peers. We recommend that intervention programs for children with LMP include specific motor tasks and exercises focusing on neuromuscular coordination as well as ability to manage muscle strength and power levels.

Eficiency of Jumping Preparation in Younger Pupils in Athletics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Čillík ◽  
Miriam Karperová
Keyword(s):  
Motor Performance ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
Output Measurement ◽  
Arm Swing ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump

The aim was to find out, compare and evaluate the eficiency of take-off preparation for selected indicators of motor performance in athletes in the category of younger pupils. The monitored group consisted of 5 girls (average age 12.4 ± 0.22 year) and 4 boys (average age 12.9 ± 0.12 year) regularly participating in the training process three times a week. During 8 weeks in the racing period, take-off preparation was applied in the training pro-cess, consisting of two different batteries of take-off drills. The take-off preparation took place two to three times a week, taking into account the participation of athletes in the race. We performed the following tests to determine the eficiency of the take-off preparation to change the level of motor performance in selected indicators: 50m run, 20m cursory run, standing long jump, vertical jump with countermovement without arm swing and repeated vertical take-off drills without arm swing in 10s. We found that in the output measurement, the athletes of monitored group achieved an improvement in motor performance in tests for explosive power of lower limbs and the maximum running speed tests.

scholarly journals Konstribusi Kecepatan Lari, Daya Ledak Tungkai, Dan Keseimbangan Terhadap Kemampuan Lompat Jauh Murid SMP Negeri 2 Kabupaten Gowa

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
Ikadarny Ikadarny ◽  
Achmad Karim
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Jump Ability ◽  
Test Correlation

The research aimed to find out the contribution of running speed, explosive power of limbs, and balance on the students’ long jump ability at SMP Negeri 2 Gowa Regency. The research method was a descriptive experimental. The sample was 30 students. The collecting data technique was by measuring the running speed of 30 meters, jumping without starting, dynamic balance, and long jump ability. The data analysis used descriptive analysis, normality test, correlation test and regression test. This research proved that the running speed contributes on the long jump ability with r (0.71). The explosive power of limbs contributes on the long jump ability with r (0.69). The balance contributes on the long jump ability with r (0.71). This research concludes that the running speed, explosive power of limbs and balance contribute on the long jump ability with r2 (0.73).Keywords: Running Speed, Explosive Power of Limbs, Balance, Long Jump Ability. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kontribus kecepatan lari, daya ledak, dan keseimbangan terhadap kemampuan lompat jauh murid SMP Negeri 2 Kabupaten Gowa. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen yang bersifat deskriptif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 murid SMP Negeri 2 Kabupaten Gowa. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara mengukur kecepatam lari 30 meter, lompat tanpa awalan, keseimbangan dinamis, dan kemampuan lompat jauh. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, normalitas, uji korelasi dan uji regresi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terbukti bahwa kecepatan lari berkontribusi terhadap kemampuan lompat jauh dengan nilai r (0,71). Daya ledak tungkai berkontribusi terhadap kemampuan lompat jauh dengan nilai r (0,69). Keseimbangan berkontribusi terhadap kemampuan lompat jauh dengan nilai r (0,71). Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adala kecepatan lari, daya ledak tungkai dan keseimbangan terbukti berkontribusi terhadap kemampuan lompat jauh dengan nilai r2 (0,73).Kata kunci: Kecepatan Lari, Daya Ledak Tungkai, Keseimbangan, Kemampuan Lompat Jauh

scholarly journals Is the fine motor–executive functions link stronger for new compared to repeated fine motor tasks?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241308
Author(s):  
Michelle N. Maurer ◽  
Claudia M. Roebers
Keyword(s):  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Cognitive Tasks ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Motor Tasks ◽  
Card Sort ◽  
Subject Design ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Flexible Adaptation ◽  
The Impact

Although the motor–executive function (EF) link is actively being investigated, there remain open questions surrounding why some studies found associations between specific motor and specific EF tasks, while others did not. Furthermore, it is also yet unknown which factors impact the magnitude of the motor–EF link. Findings from neuroimaging studies have proposed that neural activity in networks that are important for motor and cognitive tasks is especially strong when a task is new. In the present behavioral study, we systematically investigated the impact that task novelty had on the motor–EF link. In our study, n = 124 kindergarten children aged five to six administered in a within-subject design three fine motor tasks of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (Posting Coins, Threading Beads, and Drawing Trail) twice in succession (new vs. repeated), and three EF tasks (adapted versions of a Flanker, a N-back, and the Advanced Dimensional Chance Card Sort task). Results not only replicated the fine motor–EF link, but also showed a significantly stronger association between EF and the new task compared to the repeated Drawing Trail task. However, for the time-based task of Posting Coins and Threading Beads, motor–EF associations did not differ between the new task and the repeated task. Future investigations of more than two repetitions will provide further insights into the assumption that the motor–EF link is mainly driven by the EF processes triggered when a task is new, demands attention, and requires fast and flexible adaptation.

Kontribusi Explosive Power Otot Tungkai Terhadap Hasil Lompat Jauh Gaya Jongkok Pada Mahasiswa Putra Prodi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Semester II Universitas Riau

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Slamet ' ◽  
Ali Mandan ◽  
Ardiah Juita ◽  
Ridwan Sinurat
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Leg Muscle

This study is correlational research that aims to find the contribution of leg muscleexplosive power to yield long jump squat style. The student sample was the son of varsity sportscoaching education Riau semester totaling 42 people. As the independent variable is theexplosive power leg muscle while dependent variable is the result of the long jump jongok style.Data (x) obtained from the test results without the leading long jump (standing board jump) toassess leg muscle explosive power while data (y) obtained from testing the long jump squat styleusing the prefix. Data were analyzed with statistical normality test is a test last lilifors alsoanalyzed the data to look for the correlation coefficient, and then proceed to test "t" after itsought the contribution. From the results of data processing for the normal distribution of dataobtained for the provision of data (x) and abnormally distributed in terms of data (y). r = 0.32,then through the test "t", t_ (count>) ttabel then there is a significant relationship between theexplosive muscle power with the outcome long jump squat style, via analysis of leg muscleexplosive power of determination have contributed 10.24% and 89 , 76% was contributed byother factors.

scholarly journals Assessing Motor Performance in Preschool Children: The Zurich Neuromotor Assessment-2 and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110252
Author(s):  
Gerda van der Veer ◽  
Erica Kamphorst ◽  
Alexander Minnaert ◽  
Marja Cantell ◽  
Tanja H. Kakebeeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Assessment Battery ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Zurich Neuromotor Assessment ◽  
Pearson Correlations

Comparing motor assessment tools that are available for young children is important in order to select the most appropriate clinical and research tools. Hence, this study compared motor performance assessed with the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment-2 (ZNA-2) to the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2). The sample consisted of 169 children, aged 3–5 years (87 boys; 51%). We used Pearson correlations to examine relationships between the ZNA-2 and MABC-2 component and total scores. In addition, Pearson correlations were performed between individual fine motor and balance items of the ZNA-2 and MABC-2. Results were that the total scores of the ZNA-2 and MABC-2 correlated moderately ( r = .40, p < .001). Non-significant to moderate correlations were found between components ( r = −.00 to .47) and between individual items of fine motor skills ( r = .04 to .38) and balance ( r = −.12 to .38). Thus, the ZNA-2 and MABC-2 measure partly similar and partly different aspects of motor performance.

scholarly journals Effect of Core Training Program on Physical Functional Performance in Female Soccer Players

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cengiz Taskin
Keyword(s):  
Functional Performance ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Core ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Core Training

<p class="apa">The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of core training program on speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump in female soccer players. A total of 40 female soccer players volunteered to participate in this study. They were divided randomly into 1 of 2 groups: core training group (CTG; n = 20) and control group (CG; n = 20). The mean (SD) age was 19.05 ± 1.15 years, height was 160.60 ± 4.22 cm, weight was 56.45 ± 3.33 kg, and sport age was 4.50 ± 1.24 for the core training group; the mean (SD) age was 18.55 ± 0.76 years, height was 159.10 ± 3.86 cm, weight was 52.20 ± 3.60 kg, and sport age was 3.35 ± 0.75 years for the control group. Following randomization, the 2 groups did not differ significantly (p&gt;0.05) in any of the dependent variables. The subjects in the control group did not participate in the training and participated only in the pre- and posttest measurements. To evaluate the effect of core training over the functional performance, we applied a testing procedure that included measurements of speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump. The core training group showed a 3.4%, 5.9%, 13.3%, 4.2% improvement in speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump (respectively) (P&lt;0.05), whereas the control group did not change (P&gt;0.05). In conclusion, Core exercises were improved speed, acceleration, vertical jump, and standing long jump in 18-19 years-old female soccer players. Therefore, it is believed core training is necessary for optimal sport performance and should not be dismissed for all sport branches.</p>

Perceived and actual arm performance in multiple sclerosis: relationship with clinical tests according to hand dominance

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1341-1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilse Lamers ◽  
Lore Kerkhofs ◽  
Joke Raats ◽  
Daphne Kos ◽  
Bart Van Wijmeersch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hand Dominance ◽  
Clinical Tests

Background: The real-life relevance of frequently applied clinical arm tests is not well known in multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective: This study aimed to determine the relation between real-life arm performance and clinical tests in MS. Methods: Thirty wheelchair-bound MS patients and 30 healthy controls were included. Actual and perceived real-life arm performance was measured by using accelerometry and a self-reported measure (Motor Activity Log). Clinical tests on ‘body functions & structures’ (JAMAR handgrip strength, Motricity Index (MI), Fugl Meyer (FM)) and ‘activity’ level (Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT), Action Research Arm test) of the International Classification of Functioning were conducted. Statistical analyses were performed separately for current dominant and non-dominant arm. Results: For all outcome measures, MS patients scored with both arms significantly lower than the control group. Higher correlations between actual arm performance and clinical tests were found for the non-dominant arm (0.63–0.80). The FM (55%) was a good predictor of actual arm performance, while the MI (46%) and NHPT (55%) were good predictors of perceived arm performance. Conclusions: Real-life arm performance is decreased in wheelchair-bound MS patients and can be best predicted by measures on ‘body functions & structures’ level and fine motor control. Hand dominance influenced the magnitude of relationships.

Relationship between Motor Skill and Body Mass Index in 5- to 10-Year-Old Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva D’Hondt ◽  
Benedicte Deforche ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Matthieu Lenoir
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Fine Motor Skill ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
General Motor ◽  
Movement Assessment

The purpose of this study was to investigate gross and fine motor skill in overweight and obese children compared with normal-weight peers. According to international cut-off points for Body Mass Index (BMI) from Cole et al. (2000), all 117 participants (5–10 year) were classified as being normal-weight, overweight, or obese. Level of motor skill was assessed using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC). Scores for balance (p < .01) and ball skills (p < .05) were significantly better in normal-weight and overweight children as compared with their obese counterparts. A similar trend was found for manual dexterity (p < .10). This study demonstrates that general motor skill level is lower in obese children than in normal-weight and overweight peers.

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