Abstract
Introduction: This research aimed to determine the impact of horseback riding on the balance ability of first-grade students. Material and methods: Fifty-eight students were divided into two sub-groups: twenty-eight riders and thirty non-riders. The subtest of balance is composed of nine items which were grouped into five variables: Total balance, Static balance, Dynamic balance, and Open and Closed eyes balance. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine the significance of the difference between the groups, and the strength of the effect of intergroup differences was determined using the Cohen criteria. Results: The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between groups in Total balance, Static, and Balance with closed eyes. Cohen's criterion indicates that there was a strong effect of intergroup differences in performance demanding balance tasks of 7-year-old children. Conclusion: It can be observed that horseback riding has the effect of reducing the difference between the maximum and minimum balance points by enhancing competencies at the minimum level.
Recommended Citation
Ilic P, Aleksic-Veljkovic A, Hadzovic M. The impact of horseback riding on the balance of 7 years old children. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2021;13(3):55-61. doi: 10.29359/BJHPA.13.3.07
DOI
10.29359/BJHPA.13.3.07
Author ORCID Identifier
Aleksandra Aleksić-Veljković ORCID 0000-0002-4333-2465
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