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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement

Background:

  • Movement competency is vital for athletic performance and injury prevention.
  • A clear definition and guidelines for sport-specific movement competency in rowing are lacking.
  • Integrating movement competency with physiological and biomechanical factors is essential for rowing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define sport-specific movement competency for rowers.
  • To provide guidelines for assessing and improving rowing-specific movement competency.
  • To highlight the importance of movement competency for rowing performance and injury prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to establish a definition of sport-specific movement competency.
  • Analysis of mobility and stability requirements across different rowing stroke phases.
  • Proposal of a definition incorporating physical attributes and their coordination.

Main Results:

  • Defined sport-specific movement competency for rowers as incorporating mobility, stability, strength, and endurance.
  • Highlighted the need for coordinated joint positioning and movement patterns for optimal force development.
  • Provided examples of mobility and stability requirements during the four main rowing stroke phases.

Conclusions:

  • Sport-specific movement competency is a key factor in rowing performance.
  • Implementing this concept can enhance technical efficiency and aid in injury prevention.
  • Emphasizing movement competency alongside physiological and biomechanical attributes is recommended for rowers.