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The influence of swimming start components for selected olympic and paralympic swimmers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20498484     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study compared the components of the 15-m swimming start for 20 international male Olympic and Paralympic swimmers. The time, distance, and velocity components for freestyle swimming were measured. There were significantly (p < .05) different absolute and relative swim start measures among the swimming groups. Using stepwise regression three variables significantly influenced the start to 15-m time: (i) underwater velocity, (ii) free swim velocity, and (iii) whether the swimmer had cerebral palsy. This new knowledge provides useful information for swimmers and coaches on which components to prioritize, along with the practical applications of improving the streamline position to increase underwater velocity and to ensure that the transition from underwater to surface breakout occurs at the optimal time for maximum free swim velocity.
Authors:
Brendan Burkett; Rebecca Mellifont; Bruce Mason
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of applied biomechanics     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1065-8483     ISO Abbreviation:  J Appl Biomech     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-25     Completed Date:  2010-07-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9315240     Medline TA:  J Appl Biomech     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  134-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Science, Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Computer Simulation
Disabled Persons
Humans
Male
Models, Biological*
Motor Skills / physiology*
Posture / physiology*
Swimming / physiology*
Task Performance and Analysis*

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