BODY COMPOSITION PROFILE OF ELITE GROUP RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS
The aim of this study was to analyze the anthropometric characteristics, training experience, body composition and biological maturity of Elite group gymnasts. 84 RG group gymnasts from the 2009 and 2010 World Cup were evaluated.
Lurdes Ávila-Carvalho +3 more
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Motor Creativity and Self-Efficacy in Young Gymnasts: Expertise Differences
The expression of original and functional motor actions (e.g. motor creativity) has been associated to various self-concept constructs such as self-efficacy (Richard et al., 2018).
Roberta De Pero +3 more
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THE CODE OF POINTS AND THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN WOMEN´S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
The premise of this article is that the rules of Women´s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) as outlined in the Code of Points significantly affect the experiences of older gymnasts in both positive and negative ways.
Nunomura Myrian +4 more
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Bone cross-sectional geometry in male runners, gymnasts, swimmers and non-athletic controls: a hip-structural analysis study. [PDF]
Loading of the skeleton is important for the development of a functionally and mechanically appropriate bone structure, and can be achieved through impact exercise.
Cooke, CB +4 more
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The effects of a four week jump-training program on frontal plane projection angle in female gymnasts [PDF]
Objectives: To investigate the effects of a four week jump training program on frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) in young female gymnasts. Design: Intervention study, consisting of a four week jump training program performed for 15 minutes as part ...
Colclough, A. +4 more
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BRAZILIAN OLYMPIC GYMNASTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES
This paper analyzes the perspectives of Brazilian gymnasts on the experience of participatingin the Olympic Games (OG) in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) competition (1980-2004), using oral history in a qualitative research approach, and cross ...
Laurita Marconi Schiavon, Bruna Locci
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Experiences of Burnout Among Adolescent Female Gymnasts: Three Case Studies [PDF]
Within the current study, the process of adolescent burnout is considered in relation to perceived contributors, symptoms, consequences, and subsequently, effective and ineffective coping strategies.
Battochio, Randy +4 more
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The aim of this study was to determine the long term effect of dynamic range of motion (DROM) stretching technique and static stretching (SS) on hip range of motion (ROM), hip isometric strength and vertical jump performance in female gymnasts.
Ana Ferri-Caruana +2 more
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The effectiveness of the developed program of 10-13 years girls' coordinative abilities who are going in for calisthenics. [PDF]
It's developed and practically based the program on developing coordinative abilities according to the age group of 10-13 years old gymnastics. This program is for special stage of training and it is aimed for developing coordinating abilities connected ...
Belokopitova G. A. +2 more
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Implicit Motives, Laterality, Sports Participation and Competition in Gymnasts
The implicit motivational needs for power, achievement, and affiliation are relevant for sports performance. Due to their hypothesized association with functions of the right hemisphere (McClelland, 1986), they may influence lateralized perceptual and ...
Lisa-Marie Schütz +1 more
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