Profile of coordination motor abilities in elite judokas and badminton players compared to non-athletes

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL COORDINATION SKILLS OF GYMNASTS

ABSTRACT Introduction In the specific sports of gymnastics, athletes’ physical quality and professional ability are actively improved, and a special training plan is also actively designed. Objective Improve the physical coordination ability of gymnastic athletes. Methods 50 professional gymnasts were selected, 25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group. The intervention took 2 hours of daily training in gymnastics class; the period was in a non-competitive season cycle. Results After the experiment, the average performance of the athletes in the experimental group was higher than those before the experiment in the four indicators of push-ups, extensions, supine, and high leg kicks; however, in the three indicators of push-ups, pull-ups, and high leg kicks, the standard deviation after the experiment presented higher than that before (the results after the experiment were not shown to be as stable as those before the experiment). Conclusion During exercise, especially in complex movements, abdominal core strength balances the distribution of physical force for athletes, reducing overall energy expenditure. Thus, athletes can coordinate lower limbs to move with greater speed and precision. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

CHANGES IN EXPLOSIVE MUSCLE STRENGTH IN SHUTTLECOCK TRAINING

ABSTRACT Introduction: Shuttlecock is a popular sport in China. Its level of competition depends on the athlete's body shape, strength, technique, tactics, and mentality, among other factors that require the mastery of the shuttlecock with all body parts except the hands. The physical preparation for this sport requires the explosive strength of specific muscles for its total domination. Objective: To explore the changes in explosive muscle strength in shuttlecock players after short-term physical training. Methods: College students in two shuttlecock elective classes were selected as volunteers for the research. The experiment divided the two classes into experimental and control groups. The conventional training method was used in the control group. The experimental group used a combination of a physical and routine training protocol. The groups were tested for fitness before and after the experimental intervention. The data obtained were statistically analyzed and discussed. Results: The experimental group's specific muscle strength and explosive power after physical training were better than the control groups. The scores of the experimental and control groups were significantly different in terms of physical flexibility, the number of kicks, and motor skill assessment (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the number of push-ups between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Physical training significantly affects the physical quality of college students and their number of shots. Physical training is essential to improve shuttlecock practitioners’ muscular strength and explosive power. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

EFFECT OF FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ON HITTING QUALITY IN BADMINTON PLAYERS

ABSTRACT Introduction: The importance of physical training in badminton is reflected in the quality of technical and tactical movements in the field, improving the athlete the physical strength enough as support and the level of physical fitness necessary for their sports performance, reducing sports injuries and, mainly, increasing their hitting rates. Objective: Study the effect of functional training on the hit rate in badminton players. Methods: Bibliographic and experimental research methods were used through the ITN badminton technical level test and the functional movement screening system (FMS). The effect of functional training was compared and analyzed considering baseline return quality and functional movement quality of 12 young badminton players. Results: Compared to the pre-test, the mean baseline reaching depth and accuracy statistical score increased significantly after the 8 weeks of functional training (P<0.05); the control group baseline depth and accuracy test score improved slightly but not significantly (P>0.05). Conclusion: Young badminton players who add functional training to physical training demonstrate more relevant impacts on their hitting rates. These exercises have also demonstrated that they can strengthen muscles and increase shoulder, hip, and knee flexibility. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.