Perceived emotional intelligence and aerobic capacity in rhytmic gymnasts according to competitive category
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Adolescents, aerobic capacity , rhythmic gymnastics, emotional intelligence, girlsAbstract
Introduction: Rhytmic gymnastic requires a high level of physical, technical and emotional development from an early age. In this context, emocional intelligence and aerobic capacity may play an important role in adaptation and sports performance.
Objetive: The main objetive was to analyze perceived emotional intelligence and aerobic capacity in rhytmic gymnasts, as well as to explore the possible relationship between these two variables.
Methodology: The sample consisted of 56 gymnasts aged between 8 and 15 years (M=11, DT=2,52), including 25 gymnasts in the Benjamin-Alevin category aged between 8 and 11 years (M=8,6, DT=0,76) and 31 gymnasts in the Infantil-Junior category aged between 12 and 15 years (M=13,13, DT=0,49). Emotional intelligence was assessed using the Trait-Meta-Mood Scale-24 (TMMS-24), and aerobic capacity was measured through the Course Navette test.
Results: The Mann- Whitney U test revealed statistically signifucant differences in emotional intelligence and aerobic capacity in favor of the junior gymnasts. Statiscally positive relationships were found betwwen aerobic capacity and age, height, and VO2max (p<0,01), as well as with emotional intelligence, especially in the junior category.
Discussion: These findings are consistent with previous studies, showing improvements in emotional competencies and physical fitness with age, maturation and sport experience.
Conclusion: Overall, the results suggest that age and the maturation process may influence both the development of emotional intelligence and the aerobic capacity of rhytmic gymnasts.
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