DIFFERENCIES BETWEEN BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS IN SOME ANTHROPOMETRIC FEATURES AND MOTOR SKILLS

Abstract

The research was conducted on a sample of 100 young pupils aged 14-15, in two schools; the first one was an elementary school and the second was a basketball club from Priština. The purpose of the study was to prove the possible difference between the basketball players and the pupils in some anthropometric characteristics, basic motor skills and situational motor skills. In order to define these changes of anthropometric characteristics, 18 variables were applied for basic motor and situational motor skills. The survey data were processed with descriptive statistical methods and through a T-test. The results show that there are statistically significant differences and that there is a statistically significant difference between basketball players and pupils, where basketball players have better results in all tests of basic motor and situational motor skills. The results have shown that the regular engagement of children in basketball schools can enhance the skills and knowledge of young players and make a significant difference.