Introduction. The boundaries of human adaptation to the load of exercise in sport, recreational and occupational activity are flexible but not unlimited. Material, methods and research tools. 393 ...students from randomly selected music schools were qualified for the study. In each of the schools involved in the study, the level of physical fitness was assessed using the Eurofit test and the level of body posture parameters by means of the photogrammetric method. Summary As regards the players of musical instruments, the most frequent correlations with the characteristics of physical fitness were observed among female pupils of class III, IV, V and male pupils of class I, moderately frequent relationships were recorded among female students of II, VI and male students of class II, III and the fewest correlations were noticed among female pupils of class I and male pupils of class IV and V. Considering the frequency of correlations among female students, the most frequent relationships were recorded in class I, V and IV, the moderately frequent ones in class II and VI and the fewest in class I (…)
Introduction. The boundaries of human adaptation to the load of exercise in sport, recreational and occupational activity are flexible but not unlimited. Material, methods and research tools. 393 ...students from randomly selected music schools were qualified for the study. In each of the schools involved in the study, the level of physical fitness was assessed using the Eurofit test and the level of body posture parameters by means of the photogrammetric method. Summary As regards the players of musical instruments, the most frequent correlations with the characteristics of physical fitness were observed among female pupils of class III, IV, V and male pupils of class I, moderately frequent relationships were recorded among female students of II, VI and male students of class II, III and the fewest correlations were noticed among female pupils of class I and male pupils of class IV and V. Considering the frequency of correlations among female students, the most frequent relationships were recorded in class I, V and IV, the moderately frequent ones in class II and VI and the fewest in class I (…)
Introduction. The modern techniques of musical performance and occupational loading related to them require a comprehensive approach to the physical performance of players, their typical illnesses, ...physiotherapy and prophylaxis. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools were qualified for the study. The level of physical fitness was assessed using the Eurofit test in each of the schools and the obtained test results were compared with the reference values provided by Dobosz. Summary The physical performance of female pupils of music schools was slightly higher than of male students. The physical performance at the age of 13, 14 and 18 was at a higher level than at the age of 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 years. It was also significantly higher than the level represented by the peers in the area of flexibility, explosive and static strength, endurance of trunk muscles, agility and cardio-respiratory efficiency, but significantly higher within balance, functional endurance and the speed of upper limbs. As regards both girls and boys, the fittest pupils were among grand piano, violin and cello players, whereas accordion players turned out to be less fit and guitar players were even more unfit. 17-year-old violin players, 16-year-old guitar players and 12-year-old accordion players were reported to be the most unfit students. Among girls, the fittest pupils were observed in the group of accordion, grand piano, violin and cello players, while the most unfit individuals were 16-year-old guitar players and 17-year-old violin players. As regards boys, the fittest pupils were violin, grand piano and cello players and the most unfit ones were 12-year-old accordion players, 16-year-old guitar and cello players as well as 17-year-old violin players.
Introduction. Broadly understood physical performance constitutes a basis for the techniques of playing musical instruments. All motoric skills are meaningful here as they account for the widely ...interpreted movement and intellectual efficiency. Material and methods. The study included 393 students from randomly selected music schools in Poland and Germany. The level of physical performance was assessed by means of the Eurofit test in each of the schools. Summary. Among the students of both sexes, the average values obtained in the analysed tests did not reveal many differences. Average results achieved in the agility run revealed a decreasing tendency in grades 1 – 4 and an increasing trend in grades 5 and 6. An exception were boys’ results obtained in the cardiorespiratory test in grades 3, 4 and 6, which considerably differed from the results of other students involved in the study and in the muscle endurance test (functional strength) with the average results of boys tending to increase over subsequent years. It should be also emphasized that in the upper limbs speed test the results obtained by the girls of grade 5 definitely surpassed the level of other students.
Introduction. The modern techniques of musical performance and occupational loading related to them require a comprehensive approach to the physical performance of players, their typical illnesses, ...physiotherapy and prophylaxis. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools were qualified for the study. The level of physical fitness was assessed using the Eurofit test in each of the schools and the obtained test results were compared with the reference values provided by Dobosz. Summary The physical performance of female pupils of music schools was slightly higher than of male students. The physical performance at the age of 13, 14 and 18 was at a higher level than at the age of 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 years. It was also significantly higher than the level represented by the peers in the area of flexibility, explosive and static strength, endurance of trunk muscles, agility and cardio-respiratory efficiency, but significantly higher within balance, functional endurance and the speed of upper limbs. As regards both girls and boys, the fittest pupils were among grand piano, violin and cello players, whereas accordion players turned out to be less fit and guitar players were even more unfit. 17-year-old violin players, 16-year-old guitar players and 12-year-old accordion players were reported to be the most unfit students. Among girls, the fittest pupils were observed in the group of accordion, grand piano, violin and cello players, while the most unfit individuals were 16-year-old guitar players and 17-year-old violin players. As regards boys, the fittest pupils were violin, grand piano and cello players and the most unfit ones were 12-year-old accordion players, 16-year-old guitar and cello players as well as 17-year-old violin players.
Introduction. Physical activity is the first method of treatment which prevents a great number of diseases. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools in Poland and ...Germany were qualified for the study. The level of physical fitness was assessed by means of the Eurofit test in each of the schools. The obtained test results were confronted with reference levels. Conclusions 1. The level of the skills specific for musicians was significantly higher as compared with reference values. 2. The level of physical performance among musicians significantly differed from reference values.
Introduction. The changes in the physique and posture are affected not only by genome, but also by the epigenetic factor. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools were ...qualified for the study. The measurement of body weight and height was conducted using a medical electronic scale. Conclusions 1.The slender type was most common among male and female pupils involved in the study. The medium and stout types were less popular but more common among boys. 2. The slender type was usually characteristic for female players of the grand piano, accordion and Western concert flute, the medium type for male guitar and violin players, whereas the stout one for male players of the grand piano.
The literature review has shown that the issue is discussed sporadically and authors more often focus on the correlations of body mass with the feet architecture than the relationships between ...postural parameters and the somatic type. Material, methods and research tools. 393 students from randomly selected music schools were qualified for the study. The values of body weight and height were assessed using an electronic medical scale and body posture parameters by means of the photogrammetric method.
Introduction. Physical activity is the first method of treatment which prevents a great number of diseases. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools in Poland and ...Germany were qualified for the study. The level of physical fitness was assessed by means of the Eurofit test in each of the schools. The obtained test results were confronted with reference levels. Conclusions 1. The level of the skills specific for musicians was significantly higher as compared with reference values. 2. The level of physical performance among musicians significantly differed from reference values.
Introduction. The changes in the physique and posture are affected not only by genome, but also by the epigenetic factor. Material and methods. 393 students from randomly selected music schools were ...qualified for the study. The measurement of body weight and height was conducted using a medical electronic scale. Conclusions 1.The slender type was most common among male and female pupils involved in the study. The medium and stout types were less popular but more common among boys. 2. The slender type was usually characteristic for female players of the grand piano, accordion and Western concert flute, the medium type for male guitar and violin players, whereas the stout one for male players of the grand piano.
