Contribution of motoric and anthropometric components to the fifty-meter four swimming styles: Model approaches

摘要

? 2021 Elsevier Masson SASObjectives: The aim of the study was to determine which of the motoric and anthropometric variables dominant on 50 meter four competitive swimming styles. Methods: The study consisted of 20 girls (Mage = 16.50 ± 0.51 years) and 20 boys (Mage = 16.50 ± 0.51 years), for a total of 40 swimmers volunteer individuals. Motoric performance tests, anthropometric measurements and body composition assessment were performed for all participants. The 50-meter swimming performance was determined in peak official competition. Simple Linear Regression analysis was used to determine the dominant variables in each of the swimming styles. Results: As a result of simple linear regression, standing horizontal jump, and aerobic endurance were dominant parameters in boys for four swimming styles (P < 0.001). Standing horizontal jump, and aerobic endurance, sit and reach flexibility, agility, and balance were significantly prominent predictive variables in girls for four swimming styles (P < 0.001). Body height, hand and foot lengths were seen as dominant variables for the breaststroke, backstroke swimming styles in girl swimmers (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The findings suggested that standing horizontal jump, and aerobic endurance are dominant predictive parameters in 50-meter swimming performance for four swimming styles in both genders. Besides, body height, hand, and foot lengths could appear as predictive variables for the breaststroke, backstroke swimming styles in girl swimmers.