Differences in Morphological Characteristics and Motoric Abilities Between Boys and Girls From II to V Grades of Elementary School
Volume 15, Issue 1 (2025)
Volume 15, Issue 1 (2025)
Differences in Morphological Characteristics and Motoric Abilities Between Boys and Girls From II to V Grades of Elementary School
Abstract:
The research was conducted on a sample of
N=1850 students from the 2nd to the 5th grade of elementary
school, of which there were N=989 (53%) male
respondents and N=861 (47%) female respondents. The
research aimed to determine the differences in morphological
characteristics and motor abilities between boys
and girls from the 2nd to the 5th grade of elementary
school. The descriptive statistical method and the t-test
for independent samples were applied from the statistical
methods. The statistical program for personal computers,
SPSS for Windows version 22, was used for data processing.
Analyzing the results of morphological characteristics,
it was determined that boys have a higher body
mass index (BMI) and skin fold on the back (subscapular)
than girls. No differences were found in the skin fold
of the upper arm (triceps) and the skin folds on the abdomen
(suprailiac). Analyzing the results of motor skills,
it was determined that boys are better at reaching in a
squat (flexibility), lying/squatting (trunk strength), and
resisting in a push-up (functional strength). At the same
time, girls are better at the standing long jump (explosive
leg strength) and hand strength (static strength). All the
mentioned tests were statistically significant at the level
of less than 1% (p<0.01), only the flexion endurance test
(functional strength) was statistically significant at the
level of p<0.05. In the flamingo tests (balance) and running
10x5 m back and forth (running speed and agility),
the results were in favor of girls, and in the hand tapping
test (movement speed), the results were in favor of boys,
but these differences were not statistically significant. It
is necessary to act preventively and carry out more frequent
tests and measurements of elementary school-aged
students to monitor changes in growth and development.
Keywords:
morphology, motor skills, Eurofit, younger school age, differences.
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