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Analysis of differences in orientation between young female gymnasts

The primary objective of this study was to compare and explain the results in the orientation of young gymnasts, team members (competitors, more successful) and those who train recreationally (less successful). In accordance with the objectives, the sample of 69 female gymnasts aged 7-12 years was used and TEOSQ questionnaire was applied. Obtained results primarily indicate high values in both observed orientation dimensions in both groups of young gymnasts. We also observed the existence of significant differences in the dimensions of the observed orientation within the group of more successful gymnasts (p<0.001) and less successful (p<0.001) as well as on the entire sample (p<0.001). Furthermore, significant differences were not found among groups in the task orientation (p=0.75), while young competitors have significantly higher results in ego orientation (p<0.05). These results clearly indicate, due to the further quality education young gymnasts, the need for scientific research of the relationships between task/ego orientations with other specific gymnastic motor skills.

task orientation; ego orientation; TEOSQ; gymnastics; differences

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