Original scientific paper
Success in Adopting Technique of Alpine Skiing with Respect to Motor Abilities of the Children Aged 7–8 Years
Dragiša Mladenović
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Belgrade, Serbia
Vjekoslav Cigrovski
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia
Veroljub Stanković
; University of Priština, »Leposavić« Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Leposavić, Serbia
Nikola Prlenda
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia
Ognjen Ujević
Abstract
The aim of this research was to determine relations between estimated motor abilities and effi ciency of alpine ski
learning in children ski beginners. It included 54 children between 7 and 8 years of age (average 7.44±0.52years). Children
were tested for balance, agility, strength, coordination and frequency of movement on ten motor ability tests. After motor
abilities were assessed, participants learned alpine skiing during six-day alpine ski school and upon completion of ski
school program, were tested on three elements of alpine ski technique (stopping in a snow-plough, uphill turn and turns
around the posted marks) by three independent judges. According to achieved level of ski knowledge, they were allocated
to three groups differing by the level of success; less successful (N=18; 26–44 points), moderately successful (N=11; 45–48
points) and successful (N=25; 49–55 points). Signifi cant differences in success of adopting basic ski technique were noticed
with respect to the results achieved in the task polygon backwards (F=6.162, p=0.004), foot tapping (F=6.337, p=0.003)
and crossed arm sit-ups (F=3.099, p=0.053). The participants who successfully adopted the basic ski technique also
achieved good results in tests: polygon backwards, foot tapping, crossed arm sit-ups, side steps, balancing on left leg perpendicular
on balance board, vertical jump and medium results in tests 20m dash and balancing on right leg perpendicular
on balance board. Our results suggest that successful participants have better developed coordination, frequency
of movement, strength and agility.
Keywords
ski skills; children; motor abilities; learning program; assessment
Hrčak ID:
147616
URI
Publication date:
14.7.2015.
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