Publication Date
2009
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine sagittal and frontal views of children (n=14) aged 4-9 landing from a maximal effort vertical jump to begin a description of landing development. Video records (collected at 30 frames/sec) of the jump and landing were viewed frame by frame with Windows Movie Maker and analyzed with a simple scoring system validated to detect improper movements during landing. Findings indicated that this stop-landing task challenged balance as most landings included a step, straddled foot position, and a wide stance. Mechanisms for force absorption (knee and hip flexion) tended to occur more often in landings of older children, but incidences of knee valgus also increased with age. Further investigation may establish developmental expectations for landing and help coaches and physical educators correct potentially harmful patterns as children age and pursue more competitive sport.
Original Citation
Russell, PJ, Eckrich, J, & Hawkins, M. (2009, August). Landing development: A first look at young children. Scientific Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, 837-840.
Virtual Commons Citation
Russell, Pamela J.; Eckrich, Jean; and Hawkins, Madison (2009). Landing development: A first look at young children. In Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications. Paper 7.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/mahpls_fac/7