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le 1: The perceived influence of regular judo practice on diverse abilities
judokas
Indicators N Mean SD SE t p
Positive Feeling before judo practice 0,146 6,50 0,0000
Negative 22 3,45 0,67 0,103 -12,28 0,0000
22 1,24 0,47
Positive 0,089 3,80 0,0006
Negative Feeling after judo practice 0,094 -13,74 0,0000
Comparison with the condi- 21 2,84 0,4
tion before she/he began to 22 1,21 0,43 0,109 4,03 0,0003
train judo
Functional improvement 22 2,94 0,5 0,151 4,98 0,0000
22 3,25 0,69
All the averages were significantly different from the middle point of the the diverse abilities judokas’ inclusion influence: pilot research 109
scales on the level of p < 0,001. This indicates at least conviction on the part of
judokas and their parents about the positive effect of the judo practice on their
feeling and condition, both short-term and long-term.
Discussion and conclusion
It is interesting that the highest value (3,45) from our pilot research shows very
positive judokas’ feelings before going to judo practice in the club. That proves
their enthusiasm experienced in the club by their coaches. Judokas express hap-
piness, they seem proud to wear judo-gi (special judo equipment) like every-
body else, meet other members of the club etc. Parents witnessed in interviews
that their children exactly know which day of the week judo practice is on, they
prepare their sports bag almost alone and if there are other family occupations
in the schedule; they must consider judo practice so they don’t miss it.
The second highest value (3,25) goes for functional improvement which
parents notice in judokas everyday activities. Berčič (1983) wrote that reg-
ular systematic and organized sports and recreational activity preserves the
bio-psychosocial balance of a physically impaired person and persons with
special needs at the most appropriate level. A person who is well in control of
his body and movement will strengthen his positive self-understanding. Con-
versely, a physically unsuccessful person will have a negative self-image. Nega-
tive self-evaluation affects not only the avoidance of sporting activities, but also
creates a sense of incapability for the individual to perform daily tasks (Topol-
nik, 2007). In interviews parents especially pointed out the improved capabili-
ty of their children to be able to persist in daily tasks from beginning to the end
because of regular judo practice. They mentioned that procedures like house
work, tiding up rooms, do the laundry, bring woods from the basement etc. are
easier to perform. By parents opinion children have longer attention and un-
derstanding of different instructions.
judokas
Indicators N Mean SD SE t p
Positive Feeling before judo practice 0,146 6,50 0,0000
Negative 22 3,45 0,67 0,103 -12,28 0,0000
22 1,24 0,47
Positive 0,089 3,80 0,0006
Negative Feeling after judo practice 0,094 -13,74 0,0000
Comparison with the condi- 21 2,84 0,4
tion before she/he began to 22 1,21 0,43 0,109 4,03 0,0003
train judo
Functional improvement 22 2,94 0,5 0,151 4,98 0,0000
22 3,25 0,69
All the averages were significantly different from the middle point of the the diverse abilities judokas’ inclusion influence: pilot research 109
scales on the level of p < 0,001. This indicates at least conviction on the part of
judokas and their parents about the positive effect of the judo practice on their
feeling and condition, both short-term and long-term.
Discussion and conclusion
It is interesting that the highest value (3,45) from our pilot research shows very
positive judokas’ feelings before going to judo practice in the club. That proves
their enthusiasm experienced in the club by their coaches. Judokas express hap-
piness, they seem proud to wear judo-gi (special judo equipment) like every-
body else, meet other members of the club etc. Parents witnessed in interviews
that their children exactly know which day of the week judo practice is on, they
prepare their sports bag almost alone and if there are other family occupations
in the schedule; they must consider judo practice so they don’t miss it.
The second highest value (3,25) goes for functional improvement which
parents notice in judokas everyday activities. Berčič (1983) wrote that reg-
ular systematic and organized sports and recreational activity preserves the
bio-psychosocial balance of a physically impaired person and persons with
special needs at the most appropriate level. A person who is well in control of
his body and movement will strengthen his positive self-understanding. Con-
versely, a physically unsuccessful person will have a negative self-image. Nega-
tive self-evaluation affects not only the avoidance of sporting activities, but also
creates a sense of incapability for the individual to perform daily tasks (Topol-
nik, 2007). In interviews parents especially pointed out the improved capabili-
ty of their children to be able to persist in daily tasks from beginning to the end
because of regular judo practice. They mentioned that procedures like house
work, tiding up rooms, do the laundry, bring woods from the basement etc. are
easier to perform. By parents opinion children have longer attention and un-
derstanding of different instructions.
