fit2dive - a field test for assessing the specific capability of underwater fin swimming with SCUBA
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | fit2dive - ein Feldversuch, die spezifische Fähigkeit von Flossenschwimmen unter Wasser mit SCUBA zu bewerten |
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Autor: | Steinberg, Fabian; Dräger, Tobias; Steegmanns, Ansgar; Dalecki, Marc; Röschmann, Marco; Hoffmann, Uwe |
Erschienen in: | International journal of performance analysis in sport |
Veröffentlicht: | 11 (2011), 1, S. 197-208, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1474-8185, 2474-8668 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201303001778 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Exercise modalities such as cycle ergometry do not mimic the specific movements of fin swimming underwater. Therefore, there is a need to develop a specific diving capability assessment procedure. The purpose of the study was the application of a standardized field test to assess and rate underwater swimming performance. The fit2dive-test consists of an incremental protocol that is performed in a pool (<5 m depth). The underwater swimming speed is increased stepwise by 0.2 m·s-1, starting with 0.4 m·s-1 until the subject's subjective exhaustion is attained. Time of break-off (fit2dive-time), swimming technique (e.g. range of motion (ROM) of hip and knee joints) and equipment configuration was recorded via a standardized checklist. Subjects with the highest hip and knee flexion had lower fit2dive-times (373 ± 119 s; p<0.01) than those in the normal hip and knee flexion ROM category (448 ± 104 s). Further, divers using full foot fins had significantly higher (p<0.001) fit2dive-times (474 ± 97 s) than divers with adjustable strap fins (375 ± 104 s). The fit2dive test indicates the specific capability of underwater fin swimming. The results allow identifying weak factors such as underwater swimming technique or equipment configuration. Verf.-Referat