The effect of rhythmic exercises with trampoline on physical fitness, agility, and enjoyment of physical activity in third grade children: A six-month retention period
Subject Areas : Sports Science and Healthyelaheh yousefi 1 , mina keshavarz 2 * , hasan mohamadzade 3
1 - Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University
2 -
3 - Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
Keywords: Trampoline, physical fitness, agility, enjoyment of physical activity, children.,
Abstract :
An active childhood increases the choice of physically active lifestyle throughout life. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of rhythmic exercises with trampoline on physical fitness, motor and enjoyment of physical activity of third grade boys with a six-month recall period. The current research was semi-experimental, with pre-post-test design. The statistical sample consisted of 30 of third grade children who were randomly selected and placed in two control and experimental groups. To measure physical fitness, agility, and enjoyment of physical activity, six-minute running, Bruininks-oseretsky agility, and physical activity enjoyment questionnaire used, respectively. The experimental group performed trampoline exercises for eight weeks, and the control group didn't receive any intervention. The post-test was similar the pre-test. Six months later, a recall test was performed. The results of Mixed ANOVA showed that rhythmic exercises with trampoline had a significant effect on the physical fitness, agility and enjoyment of physical activity of children, so probably 98% of the changes in physical fitness, 85% of agility and 97% of physical activity enjoyment were due to trampoline exercises. In the six-month recall test, a significant difference between the two groups was observed only in the physical fitness factor. Rhythmic activities with a trampoline are suitable platform for practicing motor, cognitive and physical skills and make use of physical fitness and adaptation of movements for purposeful execution. According to the findings of the research, trampolines can be used to increase physical and motor fitness, as well as children's enjoyment of physical activity. The limitations of the present study include the lack of control over the subjects' mental and emotional conditions, lack of control over their extracurricular activities, lack of control over their diet and medication use, and its possible effects on the results of the study. Also, the intensity of the exercise program may not have been accurately controlled, which may have affected the results. Based on the results obtained and the availability of trampolines, it is suggested that this device and trampoline exercise be used in schools, parks, and children's play areas. It is also suggested that gender and different age groups be examined as influential variables in future research, and that research with a larger sample size and more training sessions be conducted to examine the long-term effects of the exercises. It is suggested that these exercises be used in different age groups, and that gender and existing differences be examined. A study should be conducted on children with special conditions, such as children with developmental disorders. Trampoline exercise should also be used in different sports disciplines.
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