THE RELATIONSHIP OP STRENGTH, STROKE MECHANICS, AND VO2MAX TO SWIMMING PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE FEMALES

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (supplement) ◽  
pp. S77
Author(s):  
W. C. Beam ◽  
R. A. Axtell ◽  
R. L. Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
College Females ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between specific growth rate and swimming performance in male fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas)

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (11) ◽  
pp. 2165-2167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Kolok ◽  
James T. Oris
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Swimming Speed ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Pimephales Promelas ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Fathead Minnows ◽  
Critical Swimming Speed ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that the specific growth rate of male fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) was positively correlated with swimming performance. Subadult fish were allowed to grow into adults over a period of 31 – 55 days, after which the critical swimming speed of each fish was determined. Variation in critical swimming speed was substantial (greater than 50%), and a significant positive correlation was found between number of growing days and critical swimming speed, whereas a significant negative correlation was found between specific growth rate and critical swimming speed. A multiple regression using specific growth rate and number of growing days explained over 47% of the variation in swimming performance. Fathead minnows that grow fast are poor swimmers, suggesting a trade-off between swimming performance and specific growth rate in this species.

Visuospatial Ability, Accuracy of Size Estimation, and Bulimic Disturbance in a Noneating-Disordered College Sample: A Neuropsychological Analysis

1991 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 335-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kevin Thompson ◽  
Richard Enrico Spana
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
College Females ◽  
Size Estimation ◽  
Visuospatial Ability ◽  
College Sample ◽  
Size Accuracy ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between visuospatial ability and size accuracy in perception was assessed in 69 normal college females. In general, correlations indicated small associations between visuospatial defects and size overestimation and little relationship between visuospatial ability and level of bulimic disturbance. Implications for research on the size overestimation of body image are addressed.

Assessment of Body Composition and Sport Performance of Brazilian Paralympic Swim Team Athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radamés M.V. Medeiros ◽  
Eduardo S. Alves ◽  
Valdir A. Lemos ◽  
Paulo A. Schwingel ◽  
Andressa da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Reduced Fat ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Context:Body-composition assessments of high-performance athletes are very important for identifying physical performance potential. Although the relationship between the kinanthropometric characteristics and performance abilities of Olympic swimmers is extremely important, this subject is not completely understood for Paralympic swimmers.Objective:To investigate the relationship between body composition and sport performance in Brazilian Paralympic swimmers 6 mo after training.Design:Experimental pre/posttest design.Setting:Research laboratory and field evaluations of swimming were conducted to verify the 50-m freestyle time of each athlete.Participants:17 Brazilian Paralympic swim team athletes (12 men, 5 women).Main Outcome Measures:Body-composition assessments were performed using a BOD POD, and swimming performance was assessed using the 50-m freestyle, which was performed twice: before and after 6 mo of training.Results:Increased lean mass and significantly reduced relative fat mass and swimming time (P < .05) were observed 6 mo after training. Furthermore, a positive correlation between body-fat percentage and performance (r = .66, P < .05) was observed, but there was no significant correlation between body density and performance (r = –.14, P > .05).Conclusions:After a 6-mo training period, Paralympic swimmers presented reduced fat mass and increased lean body mass associated with performance, as measured by 50-m freestyle time. These data suggest that reduced fat-mass percentage was significantly correlated with improved swimming performance in Paralympic athletes.

Paralympic Swimming Performance, Impairment, and the Functional Classification System

1999 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng K. Wu ◽  
Trevor Williams
Keyword(s):  
Classification System ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Fair Competition ◽  
Performance Impairment ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Performance Times ◽  
The Relationship

The aim was to analyze the relationship between performance and classes of swimmers and between types of physical impairments and medal winners. Participants were 374 swimmers at the 1996 Paralympic Games with six types of impairments: poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, dysmelia, and les autres. Data included performance times, gender, classification, swimming stroke and distance, and type of impairment. ANOVA and Spearman rank correlation treatment of data revealed significant differences in swimmers’ mean speeds across classes and positive correlations in swimmers’ classes and swimming speeds in all male and female events; no type of impairment dominated the opportunity to participate, win medals, or advance to the finals. It was concluded that the current swimming classification system is effective with respect to generating fair competition for most swimmers.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Swimming Performance and Time Parameters of the Start and Turn

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-117
Author(s):  
Ľuboš Grznár ◽  
Daniel Jurák ◽  
Jana Labudová
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Swimming Training ◽  
Time Parameters ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Olympic Games

Summary The start and the turn are factors that influence performance in different swimming disciplines. The aim of this study was to find out the relationship of selected time parameters of the start and the turn with sport performance of 100 m and 1 500 m freestyle finalists in the Olympic Games 2016. Monitored parameters of the start were the start reaction, time under water after the start, and time at a distance of 15 m after the start. The monitored parameters of the turn were the time of 5 m before the turn, the duration of the turn, the time under water after the turn, and time reached at a distance of 15 m after the turn. There was any significant correlation of the resulting time to 1 500 m and the observed start indicators. The significant correlation of the resulting time to 1 500 m and the observed turn indicators was time 5 m before the turn r = 0.952 (p = 0.000); the duration of the turn r = 0.830 (p = 0.011); time at a distance of 15 m after the turn r = 0.886 (p = 0.003). The significant correlation of the resulting time to 100 m and the observed start indicators was time under water after the start r = −0.714 (p = 0.047). The significant correlation of the resulting time to 100 m and the observed turn indicators was the duration of the turn was r = 0.905 (p = 0.002). The results point out the existing relations between 100 m freestyle and time under water after start and duration of the turn. And for 1 500 m existing relations with time 5 m before the turn, the duration of the turn and time at a distance of 15 m after the turn. Therefore, our recommendations for sports practice include development of speed, power and coordination skills with technical execution of the start and the turn into regular swimming training.

scholarly journals Specific and Holistic Predictors of Sprint Front Crawl Swimming Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-207
Author(s):  
Marek Strzała ◽  
Arkadiusz Stanula ◽  
Piotr Krężałek ◽  
Wojciech Rejdych ◽  
Jakub Karpiński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Arm Cranking ◽  
Front Crawl ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Fitness Assessment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sprint Swimming

Abstract The aim of the study was to examine the impact of selected water- and dry-land predictors of 50-m front crawl performance among 27 male swimmers aged 19.3 ± 2.67 years. The following water tests were performed: front crawl tethered arm stroking in a water flume (flow velocity: 0.9 m·s–1) and leg tethered flutter kicking in a swimming pool. Anaerobic tests on dry land included arm cranking and a set of 10 countermovement jumps. The maximal and average forces generated by legs in tethered swimming (Fl max and Fl ave) turned out to be the strongest predictors of sprint swimming aptitude. These values were strongly correlated with total speed (Vtotal50) (r = 0.49, p < 0.05 and r = 0.54, p < 0.01, respectively), start, turn, and finishing speed (VSTF) (r = 0.60, p < 0.01 and r = 0.67, p < 0.01, respectively). The relationship of Fl max and Fl ave with surface speed (Vsurface) was moderate (r = 0.33, non-significant and r = 0.41, p < 0.05, respectively). The maximal force generated by arms (Fa max) during flume tethered swimming significantly influenced Vsurface and Vtotal50 (0.51, p < 0.01 and 0.47, p < 0.05, respectively). Its relationship with VSTF was close to significant (0.36, p = 0.07). Upper and lower limb dry-land tests showed lower and more holistic relationships with the 50-m front crawl race, however, being a good complement to overall fitness assessment. Specific in-water evaluation, especially the newly prepared flutter kicking test, as well as dry-land tests, can be applied to regularly monitor progress in swimming training, and to identify talented swimmers.

scholarly journals Swimming kinematics and performance of spinal transected lampreys with different levels of axon regeneration

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob. Fies ◽  
Brad J. Gemmell ◽  
Stephanie M. Fogerson ◽  
John H. Costello ◽  
Jennifer R. Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Speed ◽  
Axon Regeneration ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Body Wave ◽  
Body Waves ◽  
Wave Frequency ◽  
Behavioral Recovery ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Swimming Kinematics

AbstractNeural and functional recovery in lampreys from spinal cord transection has been well documented. However, the extent of axon regeneration is highly variable and it is not known whether it is related to the level of behavioral recovery. To address this, we examined how swimming kinematics were related to axon regeneration by quantifying the relationship between swimming performance and percent axon regeneration of transected lampreys after 11 weeks of recovery. We found that swimming speed was not related to percent axon regeneration but it was closely related to body wave frequency and speed. However, wave frequency and speed varied greatly within individuals which resulted in swimming speed also varying within individuals. In fact, most recovered individuals, regardless of percent axon regeneration, could swim at fast and slow speeds. However, none of the transected individuals were able to generate body waves as large as the control lampreys. In order to swim faster, transected lampreys increased their wave frequencies and, as a result, transected lampreys had much higher frequencies than control lamprey at comparable swimming velocities. These data suggest that the control lampreys swam more efficiently than transected lampreys. In conclusion, there appears to be a minimal recovery threshold in terms of percent axon regeneration required for lampreys to be capable of swimming, however, there also seems to be a limit to how much they can behaviorally recover.

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