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The Impact of an Acrobatics-Based Curriculum on Motor Fitness in Adolescents 2025 http://ezaposleni.singidunum.ac.rs/rest/sciNaucniRezultati/oai/record/2/11415 https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/5/778 S. Veličković E. Kolar M. Paunović P. Veličković S. Pantelić S. Bubanj I. Ilić B. Bjelica T. Gašiž A. Preljević A. Vulpe (1) Background: This study aimed to examine whether an experimental acrobatics curriculum, conducted three times a week, could lead to greater improvements in specific components of motor fitness—coordination, balance, agility, and speed—compared to the standard physical education program; (2) Methods: The research was conducted over a 16-week period and included 50 seventh-grade students, divided into an experimental group (EG, n = 25) and a control group (CG, n = 25). The experimental group participated in a program of acrobatics and skipping twice a week, while the control group followed the standard physical education curriculum. Motor skills tests were administered before and after the intervention using standardized methods; (3) Results: Results from the ANCOVA analysis showed significant improvements in flexibility, coordination, balance, and agility in the experimental group, with large effect sizes, confirming the effectiveness of the acrobatics and skipping program. However, the impact on speed was variable, indicating the need for specific exercises to improve this ability; (4) Conclusions: The findings are consistent with previous research, highlighting the superiority of specialized acrobatic exercises in enhancing overall motor performance in adolescents. Further research is needed to optimize acrobatics and skipping programs for maximum benefits in the development of motor skills and physical education. article https://doi.org/10.3390/life15050778 15 5 1 16 2075-1729 Life