The purpose of this study was to compare Skill related Physical Fitness level of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar male InterUniversity Kayaking and Canoeing, Players. To obtain data, the investigators had selected Twenty four (N = 24) male Kayaking Canoeing Player of 18 to 25 years (Mean ± SD: Age: 19.761 ± 2.488 years; Body Mass: 1.749 ± 7.046 kilograms; Body Height: 65.047 ± 9.286 meters) of age to act as subjects. Components of Physical fitness (i.e., Speed, Agility, Balance, Coordination and Reaction Time) were taken up for the present study. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows version 16.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). The Student’s t-test was employed for between-group comparisons on each variable. The results revealed no significant differences were found in Speed, Agility, Balance, Coordination, and Reaction Time.

The purpose of this study was to compare Physical Fitness levels among 200, 500 and 1000 Meter Canoeing Players. To obtain data, the investigators had selected Twenty one (N = 21) male Canoeing Player of 19 to 25 years (Mean ± SD: Age: 19.761 ± 2.488 years; Body Mass: 1.749 ± 7.046 kilograms; Body Height: 65.047 ± 9.286 meters) of age to act as subjects. Components of Physical fitness (i.e., Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time and Speed) were taken up for the present study. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows version 16.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Data is expressed as the mean ± SD. One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to find out the intra-group differences. To test the hypothesis, the level of significance was set at 0.05. No significant differences were found in Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power and Speed. However, significant differences were found in Reaction Time. Articl...

A paddler’s characteristics can condition the placement of the elements of the boat. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences among kayakers from different skill levels on their sagittal spine position, hamstring extensibility and anthropometric variables; and to determine which variables could be used to determine the arrangement of the elements in the kayak. Thirty-four male sprint kayakers (8 Olympic-level, 13 from the U-23 national team and 13 amateurs) participated in this study. Anthropometric variables, following the protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK); hamstring extensibility, with active and passive straight leg raise test; sagittal spine position in standing position and in the kayak, and the arrangement of the elements of the boat were measured. The groups with a high skill level showed a lower pelvic tilt in attack position in the kayak than amateurs (p ≤ 0.001). The U-23 group had a lower hamstring extensibili...

Understanding the physical, functional, mental, and nutritional attributes of canoe polo athletes is essential for training and development. Forty-three canoe polo athletes (mean age: 21.54 +/- 6.03) participated in the study and were assessed for: anthropometric measurements, exercise motivation, eating habits, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and physical and functional abilities. Correlation and multivariate analysis were conducted. Individual performance in a rowing task showed body mass index (beta = 0.41) and female gender (beta = 0.34) to be the strongest anthropometric predictors, whereas body fat (beta = -0.35) and triceps brachii skinfold fatty tissue (beta = -0.35) were the strongest negative predictors. Pushing strength (beta = 0.37) and range of motion with internal rotation (beta = 0.30) were the strongest physical predictors. The physical dimension of the Exercise Motivation Index was a significant psychosocial predictor (beta= 0.27). Senior participants had a higher waist–hip ratio (p = 0.04, d = 0.66), arm circumference (p = 0.03, d = 0.68), handgrip strength (p < 0.01, d = 1.27), and push strength (p < 0.01, d = 1.42) than under 21-year-olds. Understanding the highlighted sport-specific characteristics of canoe polo athletes can help trainers to design programs at all levels to optimize performance.

Objective: Canoe sprint is divided into canoe and kayak. The difference between the two competitions is in physical performance. The aim of the present study was to compare and investigate the relationship between physical characteristics and fitness between the two canoe sprint competitors. Read this original research and sign up to receive Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine here: http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=22246

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of specific training on the selected physical fitness, physiological, psychological and skill variables of male high school kho- kho players. For this purpose, 30 students were selected as subjects from Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Swami Shivananda Higher Secondary School, SRKV post, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu by applying random sampling method. The age of the subjects ranged from 11 to 14 years. SELECTION OF VARIABLES Based on the relevant literature that are viewed and in accordance with the views of the professional physical education personalities, the importance of variables at the high level performance, feasibility aspect of testing, the following variables were selected for this study, namely physical fitness, physiological, psychological and skill variables. They are speed, endurance, agility, vital capacity, stress, pole dive and covering. A specially prepared group of exercises was used for training and is considered as independent variable in this study. INDEPENDENT VARIABLE Specific group of exercises DEPENDENT VARIABLES  PHYSICAL FITNESS VARIABLES 1. Speed 2. Endurance 3. Agility  PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLE 1. Vital capacity PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLE 1. Stress  SKILL VARIABLES 1. Pole dive 2. Covering ‘t’ ratio was calculated to findout the significance difference between the mean of pre and post test of the group. The result of the study shows that the experimental group that had undergone specific training and improved physical fitness variables namely speed, agility and endurance, Physiological variable namely vital capacity, Psychological variable namely stress and skill variables namely pole dive and covering. This may be due to the effect of specific training. It was concluded that experimental group significantly improved on physical fitness variables namely speed, agility and endurance.  It was concluded that experimental group significantly improved on physiological variable namely vital capacity. It was concluded that experimental group significantly decreased on psychological variable namely stress.  It was concluded that experimental group significantly improved on skill variables namely pole dive and covering.  Further it was concluded that the control group shows insignificant improvement on physical fitness physiological psychological and skill variables.

As a rower requires optimum physical fitness and adequate technical skills for maximum performance the aim of this study was to assess the physical fitness of Sri Lankan rowers, in view to improve performance and prevent injury in the future. The sample consisted of 46 rowers of the Sri Lanka army sports unit. Health related physical fitness components were assessed using standard tests and equipment. Performance was assessed by 2000m rowing ergometer test, cardiovascular endurance and vertical jump. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain information of injury patterns. The mean values for rowing ergometer time for male and female rowers were 7.07 and 8.36 minutes respectively. Rowing ergometer time negatively correlated with anaerobic fitness, lean body mass and flexibility in male rowers while it was not significant in females. Aerobic fitness negatively correlated with fat mass in both male and female rowers while anaerobic fitness did not correlate with any fitness components. The injury prevalence was 68.8% and 57.1% in male and female rowers respectively. Therefore, although the Sri Lankan rower's physical fitness characteristics for flexibility and body composition correlated well with performance, most of the other physical fitness characteristics were not comparable to international standards in rowing.

ABSTRACT The aim of this correlation study is putting forward the physical fitness level differences among elite athletes age vary between 12 and 14, participated both in individual and team sports living in İzmir. Participants of the individual sports are 28 female and 47 male athletes while participants of the team sports are 86 female and 113 male athletes. The physical fitness level evaluated by, muscle strength (hand-grip, sit and reach test, cardiovascular endurance (1 mil cooper test) velocity (30 m sprint, body composition body mass index,(BMI). The t-test statistical analysis was conducted to provide the possible differences between groups. The results shows that there are significant differences between females participants of team and individual sport according to the flexibility and 1609 m endurance test, two feet steady long jump, 30 m sprint, and body mass index level (p< .05). Results also shows that the physical performance level of females who participated in team sports are higher than females participants of individual sports. Additionally result revealed that, male elite athletes participants of team sports have higher physical fitness level than male elite athletes participants of individual sports. According to the t-test results there is no significant differences between flexibility and 1609 m endurance run test between elite level male athletes, although there is significant differences were found according to the both left and right hand grip, shuttle run test, two feet steady long jump, 30 m sprint, and body mass index. Key Words: Sport, Physical Fitness, Individual Sport, Team Sport

The purpose of this study was to find out the physical fitness profile of water ski athletes in the DKI Jakarta slalom number. This type of research is quantitative using descriptive methods. This study was conducted in Lake Sunter Jakarta, with a sample number of 41 male athletes slalom number. The instruments used in this study used physical fitness tests from the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (AAHPER) tests for sons while data analysis used descriptive frequency analysis. The results showed that the physical fitness of water skiers slalom numbers in the category of good or by 70.73%. Thus it can be concluded that the physical fitness of water skiers in the category is well-reviewed from the strength and endurance of the muscles of the arms and shoulders; endurance of the abdominal muscles; agility; power limbs; running speed; endurance of the heart.