Comparison of anthropometric parameters and strength qualifications of junior and senior representatives of the Czech Republic in whitewater slalom (category C1)
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the differences between junior (n = 3) and senior (n = 3) representational racers white water slalom racers (catogory C1) of Czech Republic in terms of selected anthropometric, somatotype and strength assumptions. Performance athletes (n = 17) were tested 4 weeks before selection races to the national teams and to the Olympic Games.
This study presents comparison of successful competitors, who have ben included in the national junior and senior teams. We found a few differences in the level of anthropometric and strength assumptions, which probably have a significant impact on performance in white water slalom.
The applications of the results may facilitate searching and planning priorities in the management of training process.