Evolution Changes in the Gait of Pupils Aged 11 - 15

The monograph is a result of our pedagogical research aimed at obtaining and enlarging the knowledge on evolution changes in the gait of pupils aged 11 - 15 and possibilities of influencing them by means of compensatory exercises within the framework of P.E. and sport lessons. Object of the study were 32 pupils attending elementary school in Nitra, who were observed in consecutive years. Totally 5 measurements of gait were executed. Between the measurements 2 and 3 experimental factor was implemented during a 4-month-long period. The method by Klein and Thomas modified by Mayer was used for the assessment and classification of body posture. High incidence of wrong gait was found in all 11 - 15-year-old children regarding their age and sexual dimorphism. Results of the experiment showed positive effect of application of aimed exercises within P.E. and sport lessons, focusing on influencing wrong body posture, which was significantly manifested by correct gait. Based on the results we can state that by early and suitable impacting of wrong body posture of children aged 11 ¿ 15 years we can reach improvement.