IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL STATUS ON SPORTS ACTIVITY, ANTOPOMETRYAND MOTORIC CAPABILITIES OF ADOLESCENTS
IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL STATUS ON SPORTS ACTIVITY, ANTOPOMETRYAND MOTORIC CAPABILITIES OF ADOLESCENTS
Author(s): Rada RakočevićSubject(s): Methodology and research technology, Demography and human biology, Sports Studies
Published by: Nezavisni univerzitet Banja Luka
Keywords: Physical fitness; city versus village; adolescent; difference;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine potential differences in involvement in sports, antropometry and motoric capabilities of adolescents of different residential status in Belgrade region. Sample included 83 adolescents (13.48± .53 yrs.), of which 45 (54.2%) from urban and 38 (45%) from rural areas. Surveying detected their involvement in sports, antopometry was detected through BM (kg), BH (cm) and BMI (kg/m²), and motoric capabilities through explosive strength of lower and upper extremities and agility. Man-Whitney U test determined that place of residency impacts involvement in sports and motorical capabilities, while the impact on physical characterisics proved to be insignificant. Cohen’s criteria detected level of impact. Adolescents from urban areas are better at sports and have better motorical capabilities. Difference in phycial characteristics is insignificant, with residency impact being low.
Journal: SVAROG
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 26
- Page Range: 75-86
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
