Relationship between anthropometric variables, respiratory function and bio-motoric properties in Turkish flat water canoe athletes

Authors : Bircan Dokumacı, Hayriye ÇakırAtabek

Pages : 758-767

Doi:10.24289/ijsser.279154

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Publication Date : 2015-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The flatwater canoeing competition is held in lake or pond that flow rate is constant. The traction and thrust force are expected to be at high level as well as excellent technique. Also, the 1000-m event demands high levels of both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Additionally, sportive performance is affected by anthropometric characteristics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between anthropometric variables, respiratory function, bio-motoric properties and 1000-m canoe performance. Eight male canoe athletes volunteered to participate in this study insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age: 17.125 ± 1.12 years; height: 171.86 ± 6.95 cm; weight: 61.262 ± 10.7 kg; BMI: 20.623 ± 2.41 kg/m 2 );. The canoe athletes underwent tests of anthropometric variables insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(height, weight, BMI, sitting height, arm span, sum of 8 skinfold, body fat percentage);, respiratory function insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF 25-75 and MVV);, bio-motoric properties insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(right and left hand-grip strength, anaerobic power and isokinetic knee strength); and 1000-m canoe performance. Anaerobic power was estimated by using countermovement jump height. Bilateral concentric isokinetic strength of the knee extensors and flexors was evaluated at 60 0 /s and 240 0 /s using CSMI-Humac/NormTM-770 dynamometer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Humac Norm Testing and Rehabilitation System, USA);. A Spirolab-III ergospirometer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Medical International Research, Italy); was used to measure pulmonary function. The results of the present study demonstrated that there were no significant relationship between anthropometric variables, respiratory function, bio-motoric properties and 1000-m canoe performance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p> 0.05);. A limited number of investigations focused on Turkish canoe athletes encourage us to design this study. Lack of training experience of participants may affect the results. Moreover, the small sample size is limitation of the present study. 
Keywords : Canoe, isokinetic strength, hand grip, respiratory function, anaerobic power