Comparison of Motoric Characteristics in 11-12 Year-Old Primary School Athlete Students (Footballers and Wrestlers)

The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate certain motoric characteristics of primary school athlete students aged 11-12, specifically footballers and wrestlers. Within the scope of the study, motor performance parameters such as flexibility, balance, arm movement speed, standing long jump, sit-ups, 30-meter sprint, bent arm hang, and hand grip strength were measured. The obtained data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the LSD test. There was no significant difference in average height and body weight between the football and wrestler students according to their branch (p>0.05). Significant differences were observed between age groups in terms of height, body weight, and sports age (p