Efecto de un programa de gimnasia de piso en el desarrollo de las capacidades físicas de fuerza y flexibilidad en bailarines de hip hop de la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

The absence of a physical preparation process in the field of dance is one of the greatest deficiencies that occur in dancers. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a floor gymnastics and physical training program on physical abilities (strength and flexibility) in hip-hop dancers from the Danzare school. The research design was experimental, and the sample consisted of 30 dancers between the ages of 10 and 18, from the Danzare dance school in the city of Cuenca. In the first phase, strength and flexibility levels were measured, focusing on upper extremities, lower extremities and trunk. Subsequently, a second intervention phase was carried out consisting of a) a physical conditioning process for two weeks, and b) a gymnastics program for 6 weeks. Finally, in the third phase, the levels of strength and flexibility are measured again, to observe if there were changes in their capacities, and a correct execution of the gymnastic elements. The results obtained were favorable, since a great difference was obtained in the strength and flexibility capabilities, between the pre-test and post-test, which was assessed by analyzing the data from the physical tests performed. In all test data, a bilateral significance level of 0.000 (p < 0.001) was obtained, which means that the applied gymnastics program had a positive effect. Finally, the execution of the gymnastic elements was evaluated through a checklist, verifying who could perform them. It was obtained that over 20 participants managed to execute all the techniques correctly.