Harten, K. van (Karlijn) (2021) Examining multidimensional performance characteristics of elite sailors in various sailing classes and positions. thesis, Sport Sciences.
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The format of Olympic sailing has markedly changed over the years, which makes it of great importance to understand the performance characteristics of the most recent Olympic sailing classes. Different classes and positions within sailing partly require similar skills, but they also vary in tasks and boat handling. Therefore, performance characteristics might be class- or position-specific. Knowledge regarding determinants of sailing performance as well as differences in demands between classes and positions is scarce. Hence, the aim of this study was twofold: to investigate multidimensional performance characteristics of elite sailors; and to examine whether differences exist between sailors from various classes and positions. Performance characteristics of 61 (40 males, 21 females) elite sailors (19.6 ± 3.39 years) were analysed. Four MANCOVA’s with training volume as covariate were performed to examine physical (e.g., VO2max) and psychological (e.g., coping skills, personality) characteristics for sex and class (23 single-handed, 33 double-handed, 5 boardsailing) and sex and position (16 helmsmen, 16 crew). Males and females differed in physical and psychological characteristics (p > .01), but no interaction effect was found between sex * class, nor sex * position. (p > .05). Regardless of sex, a higher score was found for helmsmen on coping skills (p < .05). No differences were found on any of the other performance characteristics (p > .05). Elite sailors have well-developed physical and psychological characteristics. Both male and female sailors from different classes and positions showed many similarities in performance characteristics, implying that in elite sailing a specific set of characteristics for each class or position seems not required. This study does not support early specialisation. Sampling between classes could benefit the development of sailors and directions for future research are provided. Keywords High performance, talent development, physical fitness, psychological characteristics
| Item Type: | Thesis (UNSPECIFIED) |
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| Supervisor name: | Elferink-Gemser, dr. M. and Roessel, B. van |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 13 May 2022 10:04 |
| Last Modified: | 13 May 2022 10:04 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3300 |
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