Abstract: This study examines the effect of Centering in physical education on adolescents, investigating its impact on balance and psychological parameters such as stress perception and the inclination to share with peers. Centering, according to the Synchrony Method of movement education, affects intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and bodily experience. We compared a control group, which followed a traditional exercise program, with an experimental group, which incorporated Centering into their physical education program for 6 weeks. To evaluate the effects, we used the Stork Balance Test to measure physical balance and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), enriched by a qualitative question on the willingness to socialize, to assess perceived stress. The results showed that the experimental group recorded significant improvements in balance. Furthermore, we observed a reduction in perceived stress levels and an increase in the propensity to socialize among participants. The conclusions of our study suggest that integrating Centering into physical education can have beneficial effects not only on the physical balance of adolescents but also on their psychological well-being and social interaction capabilities.
PRAXEOLOGY, INCLUSION, AND TEACHING: A FIELD STUDY
Arianna Fogliata
2023
Abstract
Abstract: This study examines the effect of Centering in physical education on adolescents, investigating its impact on balance and psychological parameters such as stress perception and the inclination to share with peers. Centering, according to the Synchrony Method of movement education, affects intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and bodily experience. We compared a control group, which followed a traditional exercise program, with an experimental group, which incorporated Centering into their physical education program for 6 weeks. To evaluate the effects, we used the Stork Balance Test to measure physical balance and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), enriched by a qualitative question on the willingness to socialize, to assess perceived stress. The results showed that the experimental group recorded significant improvements in balance. Furthermore, we observed a reduction in perceived stress levels and an increase in the propensity to socialize among participants. The conclusions of our study suggest that integrating Centering into physical education can have beneficial effects not only on the physical balance of adolescents but also on their psychological well-being and social interaction capabilities.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
