Document Type : Research Paper
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Associate Professor of Motor Behavior, Kharazmi University
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Department of Motor Behavior, Kharazmi University
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Department of Motor Behavior, Ferdowsi of Mashhad University
10.22080/jsmb.2025.26906.3895
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Background & Purpose: A large part of the development and performance of fundamental movement skills depends on perceptual-motor experiences that challenge posture control. Although some studies have shown the positive effects of gymnastics training on posture control, there has been little comparison of different intervention programs. The purpose of this research was to compare the effects of developmental gymnastics and rhythmic movements on the posture control of 5–7-year-old children. Methodology: The statistical population included 5-7-year-old girls in the 2nd district of Tehran, according to the conditions of entry into the research, such as vision problems, skeletal problems, body mass index, etc., 45 of them were available. After selection and pre-test, they were randomly divided into 3 groups: gymnastics-developmental, rhythmic movements, and control. In the pre-test, static and dynamic balance was measured using stork, tandem walking, and Y tests. Then, the group of developmental gymnastics and rhythmic movements did their training program for 16 sessions, 3 sessions a week, and each session was 45 minutes. During this time, the control group only did their normal daily activities. Results: The results of a one-way analysis of variance at a significance level of 0.05 showed that both interventions of developmental gymnastics and rhythmic movements led to an improvement in the subjects' balance (p=0.000 and p=0.001). However, the group that performed gymnastics-developmental exercises demonstrated better performance in both static and dynamic balance compared to the other two groups. Conclusion: Both training methods are useful tools for improving children's balance and movement skills. Since these exercises are highly attractive to children, do not require a lot of space and facilities, and are low-cost, low-risk, and non-invasive exercises, it is recommended that they be considered and used to improve the movement readiness and balance indicators of children.
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