Sense of Rhythm Does Not Differentiate Professional Hurdlers from Non-Athletes

The importance of rhythm and specific endurance capabilities were examined in the technical skill and performance of hurdle runners. Additionally, interaction effects among rhythm, anaerobic fitness, and body constitution were analyzed. Seven 18-year-old members of the Polish Junior National Team in...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2013-08, Vol.117 (1), p.201-210
Main Authors: Skowronek, Tomasz, Słomka, Kajetan, Juras, Grzegorz, Szade, Bartłomiej
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Coordination
Human performance
Movement
Rhythm
Variables
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Summary:The importance of rhythm and specific endurance capabilities were examined in the technical skill and performance of hurdle runners. Additionally, interaction effects among rhythm, anaerobic fitness, and body constitution were analyzed. Seven 18-year-old members of the Polish Junior National Team in 110 m hurdles and 8 age-matched controls who were non-athletes participated. Movement coordination tests (rhythm and differentiation tests) and an anaerobic fitness test were performed. There were no statistically significant differences between the athletes and the control group on the coordination or rhythm test variables. No support was found for the hypothesis that a hurdler's timing ability influences performance.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/25.19.PMS.117x17z0