Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine


ISSN: 2300-9705     eISSN: 2353-2807    OAI    DOI: 10.18276/cej.2019.2-06
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Comparison of the General Fitness Level in Junior Kayakers with Different Sports Level Running title: Comparison of the fitness level in kayakers

Authors: Mateusz Rynkiewicz
University of Zielona Góra, Zielona Góra, Poland

Piotr Żurek
University School of Physical Education, Gorzów Wlkp. Poland

Jacek Biernacki
Mieszko I College of Education and Administration, Poznań, Poland

Karolina Pokrywka
Mieszko I College of Education and Administration, Poznań, Poland

Tadeusz Rynkiewicz
The Jacob of Paradies University, Gorzów Wlkp., Poland, Department of Tourism and Public Health
Keywords: kayaking determination of sports results motor abilities power endurance asymmetry
Data publikacji całości:2019-06-31
Page range:9 (57-65)
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Abstract

The objectives of this study were to see if the general performance of kayakers depends on the level of their specific preparation and to identify the parameters of general preparedness that determine specific preparation. The subjects were divided into 3 groups on the basis of the result of a specific test: paddling over a 2000-m distance. Group 2 included kayakers whose paddling time did not exceed ±1 SD for the whole sample, while group 1 included the best athletes with paddling times shorter than –1 SD and group 3 individuals who needed more than +1 SD to cover the 2000-m distance. The study included 55 junior flatwater kayakers, represented various sports classes. All athletes manifested a similar level of endurance running, power and endurance pull and push barbell, 30 m running tests. The only differing characteristic between all groups was the level of asymmetry in distance of ball throw from sitting position of at 29%, 45% and 66% in each group and paddling for 2000 m time. All athletes manifested a similar level of general fitness preparation. The only differing characteristic between all groups was the level of asymmetry in distance of ball throw from a sitting position.
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