BIODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION IN POLE VAULTERS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm220313
Keywords: Biodex, strength, pole vault, athletics, functional adaptation

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate speed and strength performance in pole vaulters depending on their sports skills. There has been much discussion about ways to improve athletic performance in trained track and field athletes, which still remains relevant. Materials and methods. The study involved twelve male pole vaulters aged from 16 to 25 years (2nd adult rank to Master of Sport). Biodynamic data were obtained with Biodex System 4 Pro (USA) and included velocity data (torque and peak torque), time to peak torque, coefficient of variance, and average power during flexion/extension of the knee joint and abduction/adduction of the shoulder joint. Results. The unequal ratio of the masses of the contralateral limbs directly affects the strength component of athletes. The level of asymmetry depends on sports skills but does not exceed a statistically significant level. Conclusion. Contralateral limb asymmetry in pole vaulters decreases with the increase of athletic skills. Speed and strength performance is not a determining factor of athletic performance of male pole vaulters. Elite athletes should focus their efforts on the improvement of intramuscular and intermuscular coordination and psychological stability.

Author Biographies

M. Gapicheva , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Postgraduate student, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Nenasheva , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Pletnev , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Athletic Performance Enhancement, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Ushakov , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Assistant, Department of Physical Education and Health, Lecturer, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Simakova , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Master’s Student, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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Published
2022-12-16
How to Cite
Gapicheva, M., Nenasheva, A., Pletnev, A., Ushakov, A., & Simakova, A. (2022). BIODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION IN POLE VAULTERS. Human. Sport. Medicine, 22(3), 112-118. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm220313
Issue
Vol 22 No 3 (2022)
Section
Sports training

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