THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EUROFIT TEST BATTERY AND FREESTYLE SWIMMING TIMES OF 7-11 YEARS OLD SWIMMERS

Authors : Yeliz Yol, Hakan Sunay

Pages : 745-754

Doi:10.38021/asbid.1356356

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Publication Date : 2023-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The correlation between specific attributes such as strength, power, balance, flexibility, and swimming speed can play a significant role in the selection process. Tests like the Eurofit test battery can provide insights into the evaluation of these parameters. However, very few studies have focused on the correlation between data obtained from the Eurofit test battery and swimming speed. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the Eurofit test battery results and freestyle swimming times in the age range of 7-11 years for swimmers. A total of 30 athletes participated in the study, including 14 males and 16 females. The tests were conducted according to the instructions of the Eurofit Test Battery in a manner consistent with its guidelines. Correlation tests were applied to assess the strength of relationships among all parameters based on the normal distribution status of the athletes\' data. Pearson correlation test type was used for parameters exhibiting a normal distribution, while Spearman Rank correlation test type was employed for parameters not showing a normal distribution. In the findings, a significant positive correlation was found between free still swimming time and balance, arm movement time (sec), while a significant negative correlation was found between flexibility, long jump, hand grip and 30 s sit-up. As a result, it can be said that balance and arm movement speed are positively correlated with free still swimming time of elementary school swimmers, whereas 30 s sit-up (sec), hand grip strength, long jump and flexibility are negatively correlated.
Keywords : Çocuk, eurofit test bataryası, yüzme stili