Kinematic analysis as a part of objective method of functional classification in disability swimming-pilot studies

• Autorzy: Dziuba A.K. , Kolodziej A. , Zurowska A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Background: A new functional classification system (FCS) of disability swimming is based only on functional abilities in water. The aim of this research was to evaluate the possibility of kinematic analysis to supplement the FCS. Material/Methods: The investigations were carried out during the Polish Winter Disability Swimming Championships in 2008 and involved recording the results of the 100 m freestyle swimming event. Participants included 10 women and 11 men aged 21.7 ± 6.6. Results: The averages and standard deviations (SD) of stroke length (SL), stroke rate (SR), clean swimming speed (CSS) and stroke efficiency index (SI) were calculated. There is a strong negative correlation between SL and SR reaching 0.86 (p < 0.05) in particular classes. There were no statistically significant correlations between classes in the SL, CSS and SI parameters (p < 0.01) and no statistically significant differences were revealed in the Wilcoxon test (p < 0.01), which suggests that the division of swimmers into these classes was performed inaccurately and subjectively. Conclusions: Kinematic parameters could support FCS, and it might be an indicator of progress and the effectiveness of training methods for coaches.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity. The Journal of Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: 05
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.176-183,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Dziuba A.K.

• Department of Biomechanics, University School of Physical Education, Al.Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland

autor

Kolodziej A.

• Department of Biomechanics, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland

autor

Zurowska A.

• Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/bjha-2013-0016