The relationship between chosen kinematic parameters of the aerial cartwheel on the balance beam during skill learning

• Published in: Baltic journal of health and physical activity 2019-03, Vol.11 (1), p.18-23
• Main Authors: Aleksić-Veljković, Aleksandra, Živčić Marković, Kamenka, Milčić, Lucija
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: acrobatic elements; artistic gymnastics; sport biomechanic
• ISSN: 2080-9999; 2080-9999
• DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.11.1.02

Background: ‪The purpose of this study was to determine a relationship between the chosen parameters of aerial cartwheel on the balance beam during learning the skill of this element. Material and methods: ‪Four national level junior female gymnasts participated in this study. The trials of the aerial cartwheel were filmed, and the best technically performed trial was chosen for analysis. Results: ‪A statistically significant relationship was found between the duration of the flight phase and the length between foot at the starting position (-0.675) and the height of the body's center of gravity (-0.626), respectively. Statistically significant positive correlations were also found between the knee angle at landing and the duration of the phase on one leg at landing (0.639). A strong positive correlation was also found between the length of the aerial cartwheel and the height of the body's center of gravity (0.677), and a negative one with the duration of the flight phase (-0.533) and the duration of the phase on one leg at the landing (-0.805). Conclusions: ‪Using basic biomechanical principles, the gymnast can perform movements with less effort. A coach can identify mistakes more quickly and provide their gymnasts with more effective advice.