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Problem statement: We base our research on the idea that failing a good coordination, one cannot develop the specific motor skills and accurately perform them towards attaining performance. The research covers a group of rhythmic gymnasts aged 8 - 9 years who test for coordination. We intend to measure the subjects' capacity to learn how to coordinate the manipulation of the apparatuses with their body movements and to determine how fast they learn to reach the desired coordination level. Purpose: We aim at determining the interindividual differences occurring in similar training conditions during a macrocycle training programme. If the testing reveals good coordinative capacities of the rhythmic gymnasts, then we appreciate that by regular and properly structured learning, they can improve the execution of the competition routine. Methods: To measure their coordination level, subjects undergo testing, namely the execution of two apparatus difficulty elements consisting in series of 20 repetitions. We will consider the number of successful executions. After learning the required movements (test 1 which assesses the speed of the first execution of the element), the gymnasts are to repeat them, making the proper adjustments in order to produce precise movements towards mastery of execution. After acquiring the desired skills, the subjects undergo retesting. Conclusions: Coordination may be subjected to a training programme so that rhythmic gymnasts improve their performance provided that there is no discontinuation of the transmission of the nerve impulse to the muscles. However, in order to attain performance, it is important that the athlete starts from a pre-existent above-average level. For rhythmic gymnasts, the ability to learn and perform specific motor skills is a higher step in which the coordinative capacities - including the three basic general capacities - hold a fundamental place. Training the coordinative capacity at the optimum time is a determining factor in terms of reaching performance in rhythmic gymnastics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
