The Effect of the Ancient Training System τετρaδα on the Personality Development of University Students - Pilot Study
Abstract
The experience of the ancient kalokagathia approach to the sports training of warriors and ancient Greek athletes can very well be applied even today. The analysis of historical findings from the management of sports preparation and personal training of athletes in ancient Greece led us to prepare a project for today's youth.
Based on the principles of movement for health, the τ ετρaδα training system was created, which became the basis for the creation of the project Using the ancient τετρaδα training system and contemporary cultural types of kalokagathia and arete with the use of modern technologies to restore and strengthen the physical condition, mental health and quality of life of university students. As part of the pilot study, we implemented a six-month training program for 6 university students., We verified their motor and personality variables before starting the program and after finishing the program. 3 men and 3 women participated in the project.
The obtained results proved that all university students showed above-average to exceptional results in all tests and questionnaires.