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Physical and technical attributes associated with on-water rowing performance in junior and elite rowers
Natalie Legge1, Katie Slattery1, Damien O'Meara2
1Faculty of Health, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|October 1, 2024
Summary
Elite rowers demonstrate superior physical and technical skills compared to juniors, significantly impacting on-water performance. Key attributes like force and distance per stroke differentiate performance levels.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Human Performance
Background:
- On-water rowing performance is a complex interplay of physical and technical factors.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing training and performance in rowing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe key physical and technical variables in elite and junior rowers.
- To examine associations between these variables and on-water rowing performance.
- To assess the predictive capacity of these variables for performance levels.
Main Methods:
- 28 junior and 24 elite rowers underwent on-water single sculling biomechanics assessment.
- Participants completed physical, strength, and power tests.
- Data analyzed using independent t-tests, effect size appraisal, and linear discriminant analysis.
Main Results:
- Elite rowers showed significantly higher mean gate force, distance per stroke, and recovery distance than juniors.
- Strong associations found between anthropometry, strength, power, and on-water measures (catch angle, force, recovery, boat speed).
- Range of motion and flexibility did not differentiate performance levels.
Conclusions:
- Physical and technical attributes effectively differentiate elite from junior rowers.
- These variables can categorize rowers by sex and performance level.
- The testing battery offers high ecological validity for assessing rowing performance.
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