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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Effects of Kin Ball Initiation: Pre- and Post-Pandemic Impact on Palmar Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Coordination in Non-Athlete Participants.

Daniel Rosu, Ion-Sebastian Enache, Raul-Ioan Muntean, Valentina Stefanica

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Daniel RosuDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.
Ion-Sebastian EnacheDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.
Raul-Ioan MunteanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University "1 Decembrie 1918" of Alba Iulia, 510009 Alba Iulia, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4615-6687
Valentina StefanicaDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4031-1412

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Abstract

The aim of our research is to introduce Kin Ball for the first time in Romania and assess its impact on the motor capacities of practitioners, particularly focusing on its potential contribution to developing motor skills in young students within the academic sphere, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

designA retrospective, case-control study with a focus on four distinct research groups.

settingThe research was conducted in a camp setting, situated in the mountainous region of Bughea de Sus, Romania.

participantsThe study included 94 students, comprising 54 boys and 40 girls, with an overall average age of 20.85 ± 2 years. All participants were classified as non-athletes based on their level of sports practice.

interventionsThe Kin Ball initiation program, a key component of the study, comprised 20 training sessions conducted in 10-day stages, systematically evaluating participants' motor skills.

main outcome measuresThe study assessed palmar muscle strength, endurance, and co-ordination function.

resultsStatistical analyses, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, revealed notable differences in the initiation process and significant variations (

conclusionsThe study underscored the influence of reduced movement during the pandemic on motor skills and highlighted Kin Ball's potential as an alternative sport within physical education curricula. Despite lower baseline motor capacities observed in 2022, participants exhibited significant progress, emphasizing Kin Ball's capacity to improve physical skills. These findings underscore the importance of alternative sports such as Kin Ball in fostering holistic personal development and mitigating the impact of pandemic-induced disruptions on motor skills.

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endurancehand strengthKin Ball initiationmotor controlphysical activity constraints

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PMCPMC11207812

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