Connections between competencies and abilities in female artistic gymnasts and handball players

Among the correlations between physical abilities and competencies, 22.5% were statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) for the artistic gymnasts, supporting the first hypothesis and underscoring the foundational role of physical abilities in the development of competencies. In contrast, only 7.5% reached significance for the handball players. For gymnasts, key competencies included <i>physical condition</i>, <i>work ability</i>, <i>activity</i>, <i>competition attitude</i>, <i>performance expectation</i>, and <i>satisfaction</i>. In contrast, handball players demonstrated stronger associations with <i>work ability</i> and <i>activity</i>. These findings suggest the need for targeted competency development strategies tailored to the specific demands of each sport to enhance athletic performance.