The Impact of Basic-Motor Skills in Speedy Long Jump and 60 Meters Low Start

Arben Maliqi, Afrim Morina, Blerim Sylejmani, Florie Azizi-Maliqi

The development of any form of movement, even the simplest one, cannot be achieved without an adequate level of motor abilities. From this perspective, motor skills cannot be expressed without movement itself, which occurs within specific spatial and temporal conditions and according to its intended purpose.

The sample for this study consisted of 75 regular students, aged 16 years, from the high school “Marin Barleti” in Gjilan. The research included seven basic motor variables and two criterion variables in order to obtain a realistic picture of the relationships among the observed characteristics and to verify the research objectives.

The main purpose of the study was to determine the magnitude of the influence of basic motor variables, used as a predictor system, on two criterion variables related to athletic performance: the 60-meter sprint from a low start and the running long jump. Regression analysis was applied to examine these relationships.

The results showed statistically significant effects of motor abilities on both criterion variables. Significant regression models were obtained for the 60-meter sprint and the running long jump, indicating that basic motor abilities are important predictors of success in these athletic disciplines.

The findings provide a realistic insight into students’ motor competencies within physical education and sport, particularly athletics, and are consistent with the results of previous studies that investigated similar issues.