INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON MOTRICITY IN ADOLESCENTS
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbeag.70.sp.iss.2.37Keywords:
motricity, physical trials, adolescents, differences, genderAbstract
Introduction: Educating motricity during adolescence is of great relevance, as it determines an improvement in physical effort capacity, experiencing new motor sensations, and enriching knowledge. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the motor capacity of a group of 139 adolescents (78 girls and 61 boys), with a mean age of 16.5 ± 0.5 years, by conducting a series of physical trials to identify possible gender-based differences. Methods: We applied six physical trials to assess the level of motor performance indicators: standing long jump, push-ups, torso raises from the supine position in 30 seconds, torso extensions from the prone position on a gymnastics bench in 30 seconds, shuttle run – 5 × 10 m, and resistance running (800 m for girls and 1000 m for boys). Results: Data analysis has shown a significance threshold (Sig) < 0.05 for all six dependent variables included in the research. Significant gender differences were noted in upper limb power (mean difference = 2.760), abdominal muscle power (mean difference = 3.658), and back muscle power (mean difference = 2.659). Conclusion: The study has found statistically significant differences between girls and boys in terms of motricity during adolescence, and the information obtained may serve as a valuable point of reference for future research.
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