Mutual Learning Transfer Between Wrestling and Sumo as Similar Combat Sports Activities: Impact on Youth’s Technical Performance and Intrinsic Motivation

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https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2024.5.05

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motivation, combat sports, transfer learning, martial arts, technical performance

Abstract

Objectives. This study aimed to compare the effects of wrestling and sumo wrestling as similar combat sports activities in a training program on technical wrestling scores, wrestling performance indexes, and intrinsic motivation in youth practitioners.

Materials and methods. A randomized controlled trial using a single-blinded design, and repeated measures of parallel groups (sumo-based group: EG, n = 19, aged = 12.42 ± 0.87 years; and only wrestling group: CG, n = 19, aged = 12.41 ± 0.78 years) was conducted. Three 65-minute weekly sessions for four weeks were dedicated to the interventions. A two-factor mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) model with repeated measures was performed to assess the group vs. time impact analysis.

Results. The findings revealed a significant interaction between the variables, whereby higher values were observed for technical wrestling scores on the attempted head and arm throw test (F1;18 = 356.2; p < 0.0001; ES = 0.60), wrestling performance indexes on the pushing opponent test (F1;18 = 8.31; p = 0.009; ES = 0.08), intrinsic motivation for effort/importance item (F1;18 = 12.24; p = 0.003; ES = 0.82) and intrinsic motivation item (F1;18 = 19.36; p = 0.000; ES = 0.24) in favor of EG.

Conclusions. In conclusion, the sumo-based training program produces significantly greater responses on technical performance, and intrinsic motivation, specifically regarding wrestling training.

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Hassan Melki, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saïd

20 Rue des Travailleurs, Manouba, Tunisia
Virtual University of Tunis
13 Rue Ibn Nadim, 1073 Montplaisir, Tunisia
hmelki@yahoo.fr

Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Universidad de Los Lagos

Research Program in Sport, Society and Good Living, Department of Physical Activity Sciences
Lord Cochrane 1046, 5290000 Osorno, Los Lagos, Chile
jordan.hernandez@ulagos.cl

Tomas Herrera-Valenzuela, Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Department of Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, 9170022 Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
tomas.herrera@usach.cl

Izham Cid-Calfucura, Universidad Santo Tomás

Department of Physical Activity Sciences
Av. Ejército Libertador 146, 8370003 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Izham.cid@gmail.com

Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Cesumar University

Graduate Program in Health Promotion
Av. Guedner, 1610 - Jardim Aclimacao, Maringá - PR, 87050-900, Brazil
braulio.branco@unicesumar.edu.br

Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Universidad Católica del Maule

Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences
Av. San Miguel 3605, 3460000 Talca, Maule, Chile
School of Education, Universidad Viña del Mar,
Diego Portales 90, 2580022 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
valdesbadilla@gmail.com

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2024-10-30

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Melki, H., Hernandez-Martinez, J., Herrera-Valenzuela, T., Cid-Calfucura, I., Magnani Branco, B. H., & Valdés-Badilla, P. (2024). Mutual Learning Transfer Between Wrestling and Sumo as Similar Combat Sports Activities: Impact on Youth’s Technical Performance and Intrinsic Motivation. Physical Education Theory and Methodology, 24(5), 711–719. https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2024.5.05

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