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Selection Process for Romanian Children in Handball Based on Coordinative Abilities: A Questionnaire Survey

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  • Ileana Petrariu

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
    The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Human Motricity and Health Sciences, 13th University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania)

  • Florin Valentin Leuciuc

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13th University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
    The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Human Motricity and Health Sciences, 13th University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania)

Abstract

According to the reviewed literature, the selection system in handball is quite complex and requires new approaches from trainers based on the current and modern requirements of this game. This paper investigated the importance of coordinative ability development in handball in the selection process for young Romanian children (10–12 years old). The results were obtained from a sociological questionnaire survey, for which 109 handball coaches, 34 female and 75 male, were questioned. The mean age was 40.71 years (SD = ±5.32) with a range of 31–51 years for female coaches and 40.3 years (SD = ±7.53) with a range of 30–62 years for male coaches. Their experience in handball coaching varied from 10 to 30 years, with 19.88 (SD = ±5.05) years of experience on average for female coaches and 19.09 (SD = ±5.26) years of experience on average for male coaches. The answers delivered depended on the experience and knowledge the coaches had and difficulties they had encountered over the years. Data are presented using a variety of appropriate descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and mean and standard variation. Obtained data were modeled using a one-way analysis of variation (ANOVA). The questionnaire format was three-to-five-point Likert scale. As a general overview, in the opinion of the surveyed specialists, the Romania selection process for handball does not meet their expectations, and the development level of coordinative abilities in 10–12 year-old children is medium to weak. A total of 61.76% female and 58.66% male coaches stressed the importance of developing coordination abilities to optimize the selection process of children for handball games, opening up a new approach in modern training methods for performance achievement. The obtained results from this paper questionnaire can be used by coaches as a different approach to the handball training process, considering that handball is a game mainly based on coordination.

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  • Ileana Petrariu & Florin Valentin Leuciuc, 2022. "Selection Process for Romanian Children in Handball Based on Coordinative Abilities: A Questionnaire Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:6:p:3672-:d:775185
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    1. Zsófia Tróznai & Katinka Utczás & Júlia Pápai & Zalán Négele & István Juhász & Tamás Szabó & Leonidas Petridis, 2021. "Talent Selection Based on Sport-Specific Tasks Is Affected by the Relative Age Effects among Adolescent Handball Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-11, October.
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