Acta Univ. Palacki. Olomuc., Gymn. 2007 37(3): 27-36
The rhythm of movement during aquarobic classes
- 1 The Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical Education, Poznań
- 2 The Józef Piłsudski Academy of Physical Education, Warsaw
The rhythm of movement which is a component of co-ordination motor abilities, present in practically every movement, is a little researched property. Previous studies on the rhythm of movement in humans have always focused on the abilities of motor performance of rhythm by the subjects. They did not explain the mechanism of this performance. The aim of this study is to present a wide, parametric description of behaviour related to the rhythm of movement, with changes to this behaviour taking place during rhythmic exercise classes. The rhythm of movement of 35 women in aquarobic classes was studied. The classes consisted of 52 exercises the performance of which was analysed in terms of rhythm. The subjects performed also three tests for rhythmic skills. It was noted that the properties of an exercising person such as rhythmic skills and age, only partially determine maintaining of the rhythm during the exercise. The duration of an exercise has a great effect on the rhythm of movement. A faster pace of an exercise favours maintaining the rhythm. Exercises in which the movement is in the frontal plane are easier to maintain in rhythm than exercises in the median plane. Exercises with alternating sides movement are easier to maintain in rhythm than symmetrical exercises. Similarly, running exercises are easier to maintain in rhythm than jumping exercises. Using equipment during exercises lowers the possibilities of maintaining the rhythm. An interesting phenomenon of "going into rhythm" and "losing rhythm" at various stages of exercises was noted. The results obtained in this study indicate the complexity of the property called the rhythm of movement. They partly explain the phenomena accompanying the performance of rhythmic exercises by women. The results of the study may be helpful for instructors in preparation of synopses of rhythmic exercise classes.
Keywords: Rhythm of movement, aquarobic, motor exercises in water
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