Int J Sports Med 2008; 29(8): 675-678
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-989406
Training & Testing

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Predictors of 1000-m Outrigger Canoeing Performance

R. M. Kerr1 , W. Spinks1 , A. S. Leicht1 , W. Sinclair1
  • 1Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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Publication History

accepted after revision October 25, 2007

Publication Date:
22 January 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This study examined the relationships between body composition, peak oxygen consumption and 1000-m time trial performance of female outrigger canoeists. Procedures: Female outrigger canoeists (n = 17) completed anthropometric profiling and a 1000-m outrigger ergometer time trial, during which expired air was measured continuously and analysed at 15-s intervals for determination of peak oxygen consumption. Heart rate, stroke rate and power output were also recorded at 15-s intervals. Blood lactate was measured immediately and at 3-, 5- and 7-min post-exercise. Mean power output, peak power output and progressive split times were highly correlated (r > 0.80) to 1000-m performance. Arm girths, humerus breadth, mesomorphy, peak oxygen consumption, ventilation, mean heart rate and peak lactate were moderately correlated (r > 0.50) to 1000-m performance. Stepwise multiple regression analysis verified that mean power output and to a lesser extent flexed arm girth, humerus breadth, waist girth and sitting height can predict 1000-m performance. Enhanced 1000-m performance of female outrigger canoeists appears to be achieved through a combination of greater power production and maintenance, a muscular stature and to a lesser extent, a higher aerobic capacity. These characteristics should be considered when selecting crews.

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B. SpExSci Rebecca Maree Kerr

James Cook University
Institute of Sport and Exercise Science

Douglas Campus, Townsville, Queensland

4811 Townsville

Australia

Phone: + 07 47 81 49 52

Fax: + 07 47 81 66 88

Email: rebecca.kerr@jcu.edu.au