THE STRUCTURE OF MOTOR SKILLS AMONG THE STUDENTS AT THE FACULTY OF SECURITY STUDIES

Abstract

A system of 16 motor variables was used to determine the
structure of motor skills in a sample of 84 students at the Faculty of Security
Sciences in Banja Luka. By using factor analysis according to the Kaiser-Guttman
rule, 6 latent motor dimensions were determined. The first factor is defined as
the factor for the structuring movement mechanism, because it is presented
with the variables used to assess coordination and movement frequency. The
second factor is defined as the factor for the mechanism for regulating excitation
duration, because it is represented by the measures used to assess the repetitive
and static strength of arms, body, and legs. The third factor is defined as the
factor for the tone regulation and synergistic regulation mechanism, because
it is represented by the variables used to assess the measures of flexibility. The
fourth factor is defined as the factor for the excitation intensity mechanism,
because it is represented by the variable used to assess explosive power through
the run speed capability. The fifth factor is also defined as the factor for
synergistic regulation and tonus regulation, because it is represented by the
variable used to assess balance, while the sixth factor is defined as the factor for
excitation intensity, because it is represented by three variables used to assess
explosive power and one variable used to assess flexibility. This paper is an
attempt to demonstrate that the distinguished hierarchical structure of motor
skills is of exceptional theoretical and practical value, whereby these factors
should represent a determinant for predicting motor skills and programing
operator training in special physical education classes.