20.500.12556/RUL-180529 Validation of newly constructed questionnaire for water movement competencies Validacija novo oblikovanega vprašalnika za kompetence gibanja v vodi The aim of this study was to construct and validate a questionnaire for assessing movement competences in water. Water competences encompass all forms of movement in water that contribute to drowning prevention and are closely linked to understanding water safety, as well as behaviors and attitudes that ensure safety in aquatic environments. Properly defining these competences can contribute to greater public awareness of the importance of early swimming education and the acquisition of key skills necessary for safe movement in water. The study involved 684 students from the University of Zagreb, including 344 male and 340 female participants. For the purpose of the research, a 22-item questionnaire was developed to assess the importance of various aspects of water competences. Data analysis confirmed satisfactory internal consistency of the questionnaire, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of α ≥ 0.7. The highest average score was obtained for statement Q12, which emphasizes the importance of breathing, breath control, and managing shortness of breath as key components of movement competences in water (M=4.63). Based on the results, it can be concluded that the developed questionnaire represents a valuable tool for assessing water competences, demonstrating acceptable validity and reliability. Raising awareness of the importance of swimming skills is essential not only for individual safety in water but also for enabling enjoyment in activities that the aquatic environment offers. Early education and systematic development of movement skills in water can have a significant impact on reducing the risk of drowning and promoting safe behavior in aquatic settings. Cilj te študije je bil oblikovati in validirati vprašalnik za ocenjevanje kompetenc gibanja v vodi. Vodne kompetence zajemajo vse oblike gibanja v vodi, ki prispevajo k preprečevanju utapljanja ter so tesno povezane z razumevanjem vodne varnosti, vedenjem in odnosi, ki zagotavljajo varnost v vodnem okolju. Ustrezna opredelitev teh kompetenc lahko prispeva k večji ozaveščenosti javnosti o pomenu zgodnjega učenja plavanja in pridobivanja ključnih veščin, potrebnih za varno gibanje v vodi. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 684 študentov Univerze v Zagrebu, od tega 344 moških in 340 žensk. Za potrebe raziskave je bil razvit vprašalnik z 22 postavkami, namenjen ocenjevanju pomena različnih vidikov vodnih kompetenc. Analiza podatkov je potrdila zadovoljivo notranjo skladnost vprašalnika, pri čemer je bil Cronbachov alfa koeficient α ≥ 0,7. Najvišjo povprečno oceno je dobila trditev Q12, ki poudarja pomen dihanja, nadzora diha in obvladovanja kratke sape kot ključnih sestavin kompetenc gibanja v vodi (M = 4,63). Na podlagi rezultatov lahko sklepamo, da razviti vprašalnik predstavlja dragoceno orodje za ocenjevanje vodnih kompetenc, saj izkazuje sprejemljivo veljavnost in zanesljivost. Ozaveščanje o pomenu plavalnih veščin je bistveno ne le za individualno varnost v vodi, temveč tudi za uživanje v aktivnostih, ki jih ponuja vodno okolje. Zgodnje učenje in sistematičen razvoj gibalnih veščin v vodi lahko pomembno vplivata na zmanjšanje tveganja za utapitev ter spodbujanje varnega vedenja v vodnih okoljih. sport teaching swimming students assessment newly constructed questionnaire šport poučevanje plavanje študenti ocenjevanje novo oblikovani vprašalnik true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2026-03-11 08:59:49 2026-03-11 08:59:50 2026-03-26 08:21:14 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 Str. 21-33 no. 2 Vol. 31 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 797.21 1318-2269 10.52165/kinsi.31.2.21-33 254355459 02_Zoretič_Final_180529.pdf 02_Zoretič_Final_180529.pdf 1 4781765DE8BD073294D57D44A65B0D91 39042ab758bb49ecfac5ca1a071ee3b71ff00a5f157a438c2149ae27135d498d c3f1e827-1d59-11f1-b0ab-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=230124 https://journals.uni-lj.si/kinsi/article/view/20673 0 da5a4740-1d1f-11f1-a1ba-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=229979 Fakulteta za šport Kinesiologia Slovenica 0 0 0