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Noori N, Aria B, Khavari Khorasani L. Impact of Karate's Kinetic, Balance, and Flexibility Movements on the Physical Literacy of Girls Aged 8-12. cmja 2026; 16 (3) :243-252
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1- MSc in Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran ,b.aria@yazd.ac.ir
3- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran ,
3- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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Introduction: The development of motor and athletic skills in children plays a significant role in their physical and social health. Possessing adequate physical literacy can enhance motor performance, increase physical activity, and help prevent issues related to inactivity and overweight. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the impact of karate's kinetic, balance, and flexibility movements on the physical literacy of girls aged 8-12.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population consisted of female karate practitioners aged 8-12 in Mobarakeh County, Iran. From this population, 30 participants were selected using convenience sampling and were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (15 girls with mean age of 10.20±1.47 years, height of 142.40±10.01 cm, and weight of 35.86±6.93 kg) and control (15 girls with mean age of 10.80±1.32 years, height of 147.53±10.62 cm, and weight of 37.46±10.33 kg). The experimental group underwent eight weeks of karate training, with three 1-hour sessions per week. Physical literacy was assessed before and after the training period using the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy. Data were analyzed using mixed ANOVA and independent t-tests using SPSS software (version 26).
Results: The results revealed that karate training led to significant improvements in all components of physical literacy in the experimental group compared to the control group. Significant differences were observed for all variables, including daily physical activity (p=0.001), physical competence (p=0.001), motivation and confidence (p=0.002), knowledge and understanding (p=0.003), and total physical literacy (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that karate training has a positive effect on physical literacy components and helps develop and improve physical literacy in girls aged 8-12 years. Therefore, these exercises not only improve physical abilities but also affect cognitive and psychological aspects.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population consisted of female karate practitioners aged 8-12 in Mobarakeh County, Iran. From this population, 30 participants were selected using convenience sampling and were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (15 girls with mean age of 10.20±1.47 years, height of 142.40±10.01 cm, and weight of 35.86±6.93 kg) and control (15 girls with mean age of 10.80±1.32 years, height of 147.53±10.62 cm, and weight of 37.46±10.33 kg). The experimental group underwent eight weeks of karate training, with three 1-hour sessions per week. Physical literacy was assessed before and after the training period using the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy. Data were analyzed using mixed ANOVA and independent t-tests using SPSS software (version 26).
Results: The results revealed that karate training led to significant improvements in all components of physical literacy in the experimental group compared to the control group. Significant differences were observed for all variables, including daily physical activity (p=0.001), physical competence (p=0.001), motivation and confidence (p=0.002), knowledge and understanding (p=0.003), and total physical literacy (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that karate training has a positive effect on physical literacy components and helps develop and improve physical literacy in girls aged 8-12 years. Therefore, these exercises not only improve physical abilities but also affect cognitive and psychological aspects.
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