The Effect of Training Using Auxiliary Devices to Develop Some Physical Abilities and the Skill of Standing on Hands Using a Parallel Apparatus

Abstract

At present, the pace of scientific progress is causing peripheral revolutions in the lives of people through executing planning techniques directed towards achieving various human objectives. This advancement encompasses every area including sports. The level of performance progress in artistic gymnastics is also impressive, particularly in disciplines of the parallel bars. There are multiple demands to movement on this apparatus: strength for a broad range, controlled swings and handstands and landings must all be accurate and precise. In order to perform these skills prospective athletes should exhibit high levels of strength, speed, endurance, agility, balance and flexibility.

More than once during the researcher’s experience in watching national gymnastics competitors and during their training programs such concerns were noticed – parallel bars are the most cut off areas when a player is performing. The significant loss in performance led to lags in accuracy and stability score lines. This research endeavored to develop specific auxiliary tools which would combine appropriately with physical exercise for enhancement of refined abilities and skills on the parallel bars. Due to the above, the research hypothesis was upheld; it assumed that the post-test results of the experimental group will have better achievements than the control group in the pre and post-tests of physical abilities relevant to the parallel bar skills.

After ensuring homogeneity and equivalency of the experimental groups the researcher trained individuals in the experimental group for the period of 24 sessions involving specialized training exercises. Using the experimental group, the findings showed that the assistive tools exercises improved the physiques and skills of the members of the experimental group. Furthermore, the use of assistive tools showed that there was a reduction in the time and effort made by the coaches and the athletes themselves in developing performance on specific skills.