Prácticas gimnásticas en la fuerza explosiva de los estudiandes de educación general básica superior

Abstract

The thesis titled Gymnastic Practices in the Explosive Strength of Students in Upper Basic General Education addresses the relevance of developing explosive strength, a key factor in physical and sports performance. Its main objective was to determine the impact of gymnastic practices on the explosive strength of students in Upper Basic General Education. The methodology used was quantitative, applied, preexperimental, and field-based, with a longitudinal, analytical-synthetic, hypotheticaldeductive, and comparative design, employing the non-parametric Wilcoxon statistical test. The results showed that the p value was less than 0.05 in both dimensions (upper and lower body), validating the alternate hypothesis and demonstrating a significant impact of the program. Initially, the explosive strength of the lower body showed low levels with a predominance of negative ratings and an absence of outstanding performances, while in the upper body, the results were better, with a predominance of positive ratings. After the intervention, significant improvements were observed: in the lower body, the acceptable level increased to 43.2%, and the very good level reached 10.8%, with a notable reduction in low levels; in the upper body, the good level increased to 56.8%, and the very good level to 24.3%, drastically reducing low levels. These findings reflect a general improvement in the explosive strength of students in both the upper and lower body, highlighting the effectiveness of the gymnastic practice program. The research concludes that the implementation of these practices constitutes a valuable strategy for strengthening explosive strength in educational contexts, demonstrating its potential to optimize motor performance and promote a balanced development of students' physical capacities.