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Perceived and Real Aquatic Competence in Children from 6 to 10 Years Old

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  • Aldo M. Costa

    (Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
    Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
    Health Sciences Investigation Center, University of Beira Interior, CICS-UBI, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Alexandra Frias

    (Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Sandra S. Ferreira

    (Department of Mathematics, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
    Center of Mathematics and Applications, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Mario J. Costa

    (Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
    Department of Sport Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-035 Guarda, Portugal)

  • António J. Silva

    (Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
    Department of Sport Sciences, Exercise and Health, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal)

  • Nuno D. Garrido

    (Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
    Department of Sport Sciences, Exercise and Health, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between perceived aquatic competence (PAC) and real aquatic competence (RAC) in 6 to 10 year old children in skills identified as relevant for surviving an aquatic accident. The study sample consisted of 105 children (8.2 + 1.3 years old). Two age groups were examined separately [G1, 6 to 7 years ( n = 53); G2, 8 to 10 years ( n = 52)]. Children’s aquatic competence was evaluated twice for skills linked to the risk of drowning: Firstly, using a common swimsuit (simple condition) and secondly wearing a t-shirt (complex condition). The PAC was assessed by questionnaire interview. Pearson correlation coefficients, pairwise, and independent t -test comparisons were performed with a significance level of 5%. Similar levels of PAC were found among both age groups for all measured skills, excepted for breath control during swimming ( p < 0.05). However, PAC differs significantly ( p < 0.001) from RAC (in simple and complex conditions) only in G1. Correlations between PAC and RAC were modest for all measured skills in both age-groups. Significant differences were found between RAC in simple and complex conditions in both groups ( p < 0.01). Age contributes to a higher perceived aquatic competence in skills related to the risk of drowning.

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  • Aldo M. Costa & Alexandra Frias & Sandra S. Ferreira & Mario J. Costa & António J. Silva & Nuno D. Garrido, 2020. "Perceived and Real Aquatic Competence in Children from 6 to 10 Years Old," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:17:p:6101-:d:402282
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    1. Marek Rejman & Anna Kwaśna & Magdalena Chrobot & Per-Ludvik Kjendlie & Robert K Stalmann, 2020. "Perceived Versus Real Swimming Skills of Adolescents under Standard and Challenging Conditions: Exploring Water Competencies as an Approach to Drowning Prevention," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-14, May.
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