Effects of Aquatic Psychomotor Programs on the Fundamental Athletic Abilities of Children Suh Youn Tae1,*, Seo Duk Won1,**, Kim Haemi2,*** 1Adapted Physical Education, Hanshin University, South Korea 2Department of Movement Education, IbomCenter, Korea *Corresponding Author E-mail: syt@hs.ac.kr
**sdwiq160@hanmail.net
***h1m22000@nate.com
Online published on 20 December, 2018. Abstract Background/Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of aquatic psychomotor program on children's fundamental athletic abilities. Methods/Statistical analysis The subjects of the study were 60 children divided into two groups of 30 each, one participating and the other not participating in the program. The participating group underwent a 40-minutes exercise session, twice per week, for 12 weeks. Findings The Results of the fundamental athletic abilities test are as follows: First, in the case of the shuttle run, they showed significant differences between the groups before and after the program, indicating significant Results. Second, the performance of the long jump also showed significant differences between the groups before and after the program, representing significant Results. Third, the Results of the flexibility test also indicated significant differences between the groups before and after the program, showing significant Results. Fourth, the one-leg standing test also showed significant differences between the groups before and after the program, indicating significant Results. Improvements/Applications Therefore, it is concluded that the aquatic psychomotor program has significant effects on children's fundamental athletic abilities. Top Keywords Aquatic Psychomotor Program, Fundamental Athletic Abilities, Flexibility, Balance, Power, Agility. Top |