Application of the Motor Abilities Assessment as Part of a Talent Identification System in Tennis Players: A Pilot Study

Tsao, Jung-Piao; Liu, Chia-Che; Chang, Bi-Fon

doi:10.3390/ijerph19158963

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“…Activities that promote flexibility, such as stretching and yoga, can help maintain healthy joints and muscles while promoting awareness of the importance of regular physical activity (PA) ( Chan et al, 2023 ; Y; Cho et al, 2023 ). Developing flexibility during this stage lays the foundation for more agile and adaptable physicality, which is important for both recreational and functional movements ( Tsao et al, 2022 ; Zinelabidine et al, 2022 ). Targeted interventions at this stage therefore have the potential to positively impact children’s PF and promote a lifelong appreciation for PA.…”

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Petrušič,

Novak

2024

Front. Physiol.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 16-week school-based physical activity (PA) intervention on physical fitness (PF) (speed, hand-eye coordination, flexibility) of 8– to 9-year-olds.Methods: A total of seventy-eight boys and girls (boys: n = 45, aged 8.4 ± 4.9 years; girls: n = 42, aged 8.6 ± 0.5 years) from a school in Slovenia were randomly assigned to either a group with an after-school PA program (EXP) or a control group (CON) that participated exclusively in mandatory physical education (PE). The EXP group engaged in the extracurricular PA program for 60 min twice a week for 16 weeks, concurrent with regular PE classes. The program primarily involved elementary PE games that included elements of athletics (e.g., skipping, push- off running, hopping, crossstepping, and jumping) and gymnastics (e.g., handstand, forward roll, backward roll, hand support jumps, squat jump on a vault box, climbing on horizontal bars, incline benches and ropes, crawling, and jumping rope). Standardized tests appropriate for this age group were used to assess PF, including the sit and reach test (SAR), the 30-meter sprint, and the alternate hand wall toss test at distances of 1.0 and 2.0 m (AHWT 1.0 and 2.0).Results: There was a significant group-time interaction for SAR test (EXP group increase: +1.6 cm, +6.3%; CON group decrease: −0.1 cm, −0.4%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.361), and the 30 m sprint (EXP group improvement: −0.4 s, −6.3%; CON group decrease: +0.1 s, +1.6%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.193). Similarly, the EXP group improved by +2.1 points (+25.6%) in the 1.0 m wall throw with the alternating hand, while the CON group showed only minimal changes (−0.2 points, −2.4%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.545). No significant interaction was found for the 2.0 m toss (EXP and CON group both −0.1 points, −2.6%; p = 0.888, ηp2 = 0.001). Post-hoc analyses with paired t-tests revealed that the EXP group showed significant improvements in SAR test (p < 0.001), 30 m sprint (p < 0.001) and AHWT 1.0 test (p < 0.001), while the CON group showed no significant changes in SAR test (p = 0.533), 30 m sprint (p = 0.150), AHWT 1.0 test (p = 0.186) and AHWT 2.0 test (p = 0.430).Discussion: The results of the study showed that the extracurricular program with only two additional weekly sessions significantly improved the components of PF in 8- to 9-year olds. Significant improvements were observed in the areas of flexibility, speed and coordination, as shown in the SAR test, 30-meter sprint and 1.0-meter handwall toss tests. However, no similar improvements were observed in the 2.0-meter handwall toss, which illustrates the specific areas of impact of the program.

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Petrušič,

Novak

2024

Front. Physiol.

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Challenges and opportunities in designing and implementing sports talent training programs in higher vocational colleges: the role of ICT

Quan

2024

Educ Inf Technol

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Evaluating Key Biomotor Abilities: A Comparison between National and International Elite Tennis Players

Singh,

Kumar,

Morya

et al. 2024

Teor. metod. fiz. vihov.

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Background. Biomotor ability is essential for elite tennis players, as it significantly contributes to increased efficiency, responsiveness and overall performance on the court. Objectives. This study aimed to assess and measure the biomotor abilities of elite tennis players, examining both national and international levels, and focusing on their physical and motor performance. Materials and methods. The research involved a cross-sectional study of a total of 28 tennis players; among them, 15 were national players, and the remaining 13 were international players who served as subjects. The study focused on assessing eight key biomotor abilities: arm-shoulder strength and endurance, static muscular endurance, grip strength, power, speed, agility, and flexibility. Each test was conducted using appropriate equipment and standardized procedures, ensuring accurate score recording for analysis. The data was gathered at Super Shots Tennis Academy and Punjabi Bagh Club in Delhi, India. The statistical analysis involved calculating descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and conducting an independent t-test to determine significance. The analysis was performed using SPSS Version 25, with a significance level of 0.05. Results. The independent t-test comparing the biomotor abilities of international and national tennis players showed no significant differences in pull-ups, push-ups, speed, agility, or flexibility (p > 0.05). However, significant differences were found in wall squat hang, vertical jump, and hand grip strength (p < 0.01), with international players demonstrating superior performance. Conclusions. In conclusion, the study reveals notable differences in certain biomotor abilities between international and national players, especially in static muscular endurance, explosive leg power, and hand grip strength. The findings suggest that national tennis players implementing targeted strength and power exercises, along with specialized endurance training, may exhibit enhanced overall biomotor abilities and improved on-court performance.

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Application of the Motor Abilities Assessment as Part of a Talent Identification System in Tennis Players: A Pilot Study

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Challenges and opportunities in designing and implementing sports talent training programs in higher vocational colleges: the role of ICT

Evaluating Key Biomotor Abilities: A Comparison between National and International Elite Tennis Players

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