Kinematic Variables Evolution During a 200-m Maximum Test in Young Paddlers
Author/s
Vaquero Cristóbal, Raquel; Alacid, Fernando; López Plaza, Daniel; Muyor, José María; López Miñarro, Pedro ÁngelDate
2013Discipline/s
Actividad Física y DeporteSubject/s
Speed evolutionCycle frequency
Cycle length
Cycle index
Kayakers
Canoeists
Abstract
The objective of this research was to determine the kinematic variables evolution in a sprint canoeing maximal
test over 200 m, comparing women and men kayak paddlers and men canoeists. Speed evolution, cycle frequency, cycle length and cycle index were analysed each 50 m section in fifty-two young paddlers (20 male kayakers, 17 female kayakers and 15 male canoeists; 13-14 years-old). Recordings were taken from a boat which followed each paddler trial in order to measure the variables cited above. Kinematic evolution was similar in the three categories, the speed and cycle index decreased through the test after the first 50 m. Significant differences were observed among most of the sections in speed and the cycle index (p<0.05 and <0.01, respectively). Cycle length remained stable showing the lowest values in the first section when compared with the others (p<0.01). Cycle frequency progressively decreased along the distance. Significant differences were identified in the majority of t...