Differences in Fitness Components between Two Types of Dancers

The aim of this research is to determine the differences in fitness components between two types of dancers. 80 male dancers in total participated in the research: 35 dancesport and 45 folk dancers from the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, in the age range of 18 to 22. Variables were divided into 5 categories: cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscle strength, muscular endurance and body composition. The results were analysed through basic descriptive and comparative statistical procedures. Statistically significant differences of arithmetic means between these two groups of dancers may be observed in the following tests: anaerobic threshold of running speed, resting heart rate, maximum strength trunk flexor, body mass index and bone tissue percentage, while high statistically significant differences are observed on maximum heart rate, shoulder flexibility, supine straight leg raise tests. The reason probably lies in different technical requirements, i.e. dancers partaking in different types of dance possess elements that essentially differ in motion characteristics. © 2018, DPTZK (Physical Education Pedagogues Association). All rights reserved.