Dynamic Balance and Rhythm Among Elementary Pupils

• Main Author: Chew, Suzann S.
• Other Authors: Rice, Sheila
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1974
• Subjects: motor functions; Motor ability > Testing.; Equilibrium (Physiology); Rhythm.; Physical education for children.; equalibrium
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663411/

This study of the relationship between dynamic balance and rhythm tests the hypothesis that a positive relationship exists between these two factors. One hundred fifty-two fifth- and sixth-graders were given the Nelson Balance Test and an adaptation of Ashton's Practical Rhythm Test. The Pearson product-moment coefficient of correlation was used in the analysis of the data. The reliability of the tests was very low. The relationship between dynamic balance and rhythm was . 08, an unreliable correlation from which no conclusions could be drawn. It was recommended that improved methods of measuring dynamic balance and rhythm be developed for elementary pupils.