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Differences in Peripheral Vision Between Contemporary Dancers, Folk Dancers and Non-Dancers

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  • Bochenek Marcin

    (Department of Dance, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health)

  • Wołosz Paweł

    (Department of Team Games, Poland Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health)

Abstract

Introduction. In stage performances, dancing requires synchronous connections, choosing paths in space, forming, balancing shapes, adjusting tempo and energy, as well as partnering. Therefore, in addition to proprioceptive abilities and central vision, peripheral vision is used to a large extent. Will the role of peripheral vision be relevant in selected dance styles and techniques? The aim of this study was to compare peripheral perception between contemporary dancers, folk dancers and non-dancers. Material and Methods. The study included 126 individuals. This group consisted of 48 contemporary dancers, 19 folk dancers and 58 non-dancers (the control group – students who did sports other than dance). The Vienna Test System was used to assess peripheral perception. Statistical analysis of the results was performed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results. Interpretation and analysis of the test results indicate that the dancers’ visual range is relatively large, averaging 175.3° for contemporary dancers and 175.58° for folk dancers. As for the control group, the visual range was 172.64°. In the case of peripheral vision, statistically significant differences were noted between the control group and the contemporary dance group (p

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  • Bochenek Marcin & Wołosz Paweł, 2023. "Differences in Peripheral Vision Between Contemporary Dancers, Folk Dancers and Non-Dancers," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 30(2), pages 9-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:30:y:2023:i:2:p:9-14:n:1
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2023-0008
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