International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research 2021; 5(1): 14-16 DOI:10.31254/sportmed.5104
Correlation of Selected Kayak Pro Parameters In-land and In-boat
Sergio Sarza1,2,3 , Edzelle Naquila, PT1,3 , Nellen Yadao1,3 , Angelique Baricuatro1,3
1. College of Rehabilitative Sciences, University Medical Cente, Urgello St., Cebu City, Philippines
2. School of Medicine, Southwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines
3. Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Southwestern University Medical Center, Cebu City, Philippines
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 4th December, 2020 / Accepted: 14th March, 2021
There is no adequate research on the validity of rowing ergometers in measuring paddling performance of Paradragon Boat paddlers. This study then aimed to determine the validity of a specific rowing ergometer in measuring paddling performance. This study used a prospective correlational research design. The study was conducted in a sea channel and a university gym. Ten paddlers in a non-profit organization paddled on a rowing ergometer and in-boat on actual seawater. The time duration, number of strokes, and speed of each subject per 200 m, 500 m, and 2000 m were recorded. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the correlational relationship between paddling parameters in-land and in-boat. Validity coefficients showed strong positive relationship between ergometer and inboat performance in all assessed technical parameters: time (200 m: r = 0.89; 500 m: r = 0.90; 2000 m: r = 0.84), number of strokes (200 m: r = 0.88; 500 m: r = 0.91; 2000 m: r = 0.82), and speed (200 m: r = 0.87; 500 m: r = 0.89; 2000 m: r = 0.82). Therefore, the rowing ergometer is a valid tool in assessing paddling performance of Paradragon boat paddlers.
Adaptive, Ergometer, Dragon boat, Paddler, Validity
