The Sense of Observation and the Degree of Suggestibility at the 8-9 Years Old Gymnasts

Abstract

The research topic aims to diagnose the gymnasts by obtaining information on the degree of manifestation level of some mental skills necessary for practicing artistic gymnastics. The goal consists in highlighting the importance of assessing advanced gymnasts’ mental skills involved in productive motor learning. The study is focused on obtaining information concerning essential psychological features, vital for effective motor learning. The above were assessed by implementing the Huth test of suggestibility. Moreover, the study provides a playful, stimulating, and exciting method for testing the gymnasts’ observation and suggestibility. The results may satisfy coaches' inquisitiveness, which creates the circumstances for systematically implementing this method.