Open AccessCorrelation of Selected Kayak Pro Parameters In-land and In-boat
Author(s) -
Sergio Sarza,
Edzelle Naquila,
Nellen Yadao,
Angelique Baricuatro
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of sport, exercise and health research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-4923
DOI - 10.31254/sportmed.5104
Subject(s) - rowing , bicycle ergometer , correlation coefficient , mathematics , physical therapy , positive correlation , statistics , zoology , medicine , heart rate , geography , biology , archaeology , blood pressure
There is no adequate research on the validity of rowing ergometers in measuring paddling performance of Paradragon Boat paddlers. This study then aimed to determine the validity of a specific rowing ergometer in measuring paddling performance. This study used a prospective correlational research design. The study was conducted in a sea channel and a university gym. Ten paddlers in a non-profit organization paddled on a rowing ergometer and in-boat on actual seawater. The time duration, number of strokes, and speed of each subject per 200 m, 500 m, and 2000 m were recorded. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the correlational relationship between paddling parameters in-land and in-boat. Validity coefficients showed strong positive relationship between ergometer and inboat performance in all assessed technical parameters: time (200 m: r = 0.89; 500 m: r = 0.90; 2000 m: r = 0.84), number of strokes (200 m: r = 0.88; 500 m: r = 0.91; 2000 m: r = 0.82), and speed (200 m: r = 0.87; 500 m: r = 0.89; 2000 m: r = 0.82). Therefore, the rowing ergometer is a valid tool in assessing paddling performance of Paradragon boat paddlers.