Novel Paddle Stroke Analysis For Elite Slalom Kayakers: Relationship with Force Parameters

Edited by Tiago M. Barbosa, Nanyang Technological University, SINGAPORE
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Edited by Tiago M. Barbosa, Nanyang Technological University, SINGAPORE

This study was divided into two complementary parts. In Part 1, we proposed a novel paddle strokes analysis based on the force signal from a 30-s all-out tethered test; and compared these results with video recordings. In Part 2, we investigated the relationship between force data from the same test with paddle stroke results from both methods. Eleven male elite slalom kayakers (Brazilian national team) were evaluated. The tethered test was conducted for force parameters analysis (peak-force, mean-force, impulse).