Practical Skills of Rhythmic Gymnastics Judges

• Authors: Maria A. Fernandez-Villarino , Marta Bobo-Arce , Elena Sierra-Palmeiro
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The aim of this study was to analyze the practical skills of rhythmic gymnastics judges and to identify how their degree and experience influence the assessment of these skills. Sixty one rhythmic gymnastics judges participated in the study. A questionnaire was used for data collection. This tool was composed of 28 questions and divided into six categories: identification, experience, initial training, continuing education, skills and training needs. The results suggest that the most valued skills are those related to the sport´s technical parameters and the ability to adapt to any level of competition with self-confidence and self-assuredness. Significant differences were found regarding the variables for: the ability to communicate (p = 0.002) and for the ability to observe, identify and register performance (p = 0.005). The results showed that experience was not a decisive factor in assessing skills. This study thus presents evidence that rhythmic gymnastics judges must implement and optimise a set of skills that contribute to the effectiveness of the assessment process. These findings might help in the design of programs and training models that contribute to effective professional development.

Keywords

EN

Practical knowledge; sport judges; rhythmic gymnastics

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Journal of Human Kinetics
• Year: 2013
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 243-249

Dates

published

1 - 12 - 2013

online

31 - 12 - 2013

Contributors

author

Maria A. Fernandez-Villarino

• Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Vigo, Spain.

author

Marta Bobo-Arce

• Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Coruña, Spain.

author

Elena Sierra-Palmeiro

• Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Coruña, Spain.

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/hukin-2013-0087