ARISTO Functional Battery in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Protocol of specific tests for the evaluation of young gymnasts in a field of healthy training

Abstract

Objective

To present a battery of tests to evaluate specifically the different abilities implicit in the performance of the rhythmic gymnastic.

Methods

The test proposal has been based on a study of the motor profile of rhythmic gymnasts, as well as a theoretical review of existing tests in this sport and similar gymnastic specialties in order to cover all relevant abilities inherent in this modality. A pilot study was carried out in order to diagnose the viability of the test battery and it was agreed with the 11 partners of the European project in which this research is framed (“European Actions in the field of Sport”). Finally the audiovisual support of the protocol was configured.

Results

A battery of 10 tests was obtained, each one of easy application and that do not require an excessive time of training for its development. Equally it supposes a minimum economic expense, since the material used is the one that is in the own training room. Its application will be enable to measure: balance, active flexibility, passive flexibility, agility, strength-resistance, coordination and explosive force.

Conclusion

The ARISTO rhythmic gymnastics protocol might be considered as a useful tool to facilitate the assessment of the quality of the training in young practitioners of this sport at European level.