ABSTRACT
The present study investigated the influence of youth programs of Rhythmic Gymnastics, traditional and the with a mastery climate on the fundamental motor skills (FMS) and Gymnastics Rhythmic' specialized skills (GRSS). Participants, 39 girls (5 to 10 year-old), were assessed using the TGMD2 and a protocol for the GRSS; and, organized in two interventions' groups, Traditional (TG) and Mastery (MG). The intervention programs were conducted during 3 months/ 2 times per week emphasizing the FMS and sport specific skills. Results indicated: (1) positive and significant changes in the FMS for children in the MG; (2) children from GM e GT showed similar performance on the GRSS in the post intervention; (3) positive correlations between FMS and SGRMS and between age and GRSS. The mastery climate was effective in promote children' motor proficiency in fundamental motor skills and sport related skills.
Keywords
Intervention Studies; Motor Skills; Motor Performance; Child Development