Research Article

The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”

Volume: 10 Number: 4 December 31, 2024
  • Emine Kutlay *
  • Ronahi Şentürk
  • Yağmur Kuruçali
  • Tuğba Yavuz
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The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the study is to analyze the rotation types, numbers, frequencies, and preferred rotation directions in “dynamic elements with rotation” in all routines of rhythmic gymnasts. Methods: The gymnasts' individual All-around Final competition routines (n = 96, 19.8±3.3 years old) at the 39th European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics in 2023 were investigated. The data were derived from an analysis of the routines documented throughout the competitions. In the analysis the Rhythmic Gymnastics evaluation rules were considered. The IBM SPSS 25.0 statistics program was used for all descriptive analyses. Results: The number of rotation types was 8.3±0.95. The highest number of rotations was found in the hoop routines. Considering each rotation, executed the number of rotations was determined as 14.4±1.6. The total number of body rotations performed by all gymnasts on four routines was determined as 57.5 ± 6.5. In the pre-acrobatic elements, rotation no 1, 2, 3, 4 and in the vertical rotations rotation no 1, 2, 4 were mostly preferred. The Illusion was the most preferred in all rotational movements. In dynamic elements with rotation, gymnasts preferred the right direction approximately twice as much as the left direction. Conclusion: Excessive repetitions to perform movements without mistakes with perfect timing and correct body technique may cause loads, micro-traumas, muscle damage, and asymmetries on the body. While creating the choreographic designs of the composition, protective measures can be taken by paying attention to the load balance on both sides of the body.

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Thanks

All authors would like to thank the Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics for their support in the analysis of the study. We thank Prof. Dr. Gülbin Rudarlı from the Faculty of Sport Science, Ege University for his contribution in reviewing the first draft of our manuscript.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Motor Control, Movement Education in Sports Science, Sports Science and Exercise (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 28, 2024

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

September 11, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 28, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 10 Number: 4

APA
Kutlay, E., Şentürk, R., Kuruçali, Y., & Yavuz, T. (2024). The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, 10(4), 307-316. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1548068
AMA
1.Kutlay E, Şentürk R, Kuruçali Y, Yavuz T. The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation.” Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2024;10(4):307-316. doi:10.18826/useeabd.1548068
Chicago
Kutlay, Emine, Ronahi Şentürk, Yağmur Kuruçali, and Tuğba Yavuz. 2024. “The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in ‘Dynamic Elements With Rotation’”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 10 (4): 307-16. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1548068.
EndNote
Kutlay E, Şentürk R, Kuruçali Y, Yavuz T (December 1, 2024) The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 10 4 307–316.
IEEE
[1]E. Kutlay, R. Şentürk, Y. Kuruçali, and T. Yavuz, “The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in ‘Dynamic Elements with Rotation’”, Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 307–316, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.18826/useeabd.1548068.
ISNAD
Kutlay, Emine - Şentürk, Ronahi - Kuruçali, Yağmur - Yavuz, Tuğba. “The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in ‘Dynamic Elements With Rotation’”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 10/4 (December 1, 2024): 307-316. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1548068.
JAMA
1.Kutlay E, Şentürk R, Kuruçali Y, Yavuz T. The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”. Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2024;10:307–316.
MLA
Kutlay, Emine, et al. “The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in ‘Dynamic Elements With Rotation’”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, vol. 10, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 307-16, doi:10.18826/useeabd.1548068.
Vancouver
1.Emine Kutlay, Ronahi Şentürk, Yağmur Kuruçali, Tuğba Yavuz. The Rotations and Rotation Directions Preferred by Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts in “Dynamic Elements with Rotation”. Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2024 Dec. 1;10(4):307-16. doi:10.18826/useeabd.1548068