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A COMPARISON OF BODY COMPOSITION, SPEED, FLEXIBILITY, AND BALANCE IN FENCERS

Sercin Kosova(Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Necat Hepkon Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi)0000-0003-1005-3387
Merve Koca(DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0003-0454-2790
Egemen Mancı(DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0001-8965-4884
Fırat Özdalyan(DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0003-3577-0235
Hikmet Gümüş(DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0001-7671-4868
Celal Gençoğlu(DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0001-5568-1331
Pages
29–37
Publication Date
2020-10-30
DOI
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Consequently, these parameters need to be developed in order to increase the competition performance in both branches of fencing.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Fencing is a quite popular combatitive sport and applied in 3 different branches.
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Key Findings & Data:In order to be successful in fencing, it is important to have advanced technical and tactical skills as well as many physical performance parameters.
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Conclusion & Impact:Consequently, these parameters need to be developed in order to increase the competition performance in both branches of fencing.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:body composition · speed · balance

Abstract

Fencing is a quite popular combatitive sport and applied in 3 different branches. In order to be successful in fencing, it is important to have advanced technical and tactical skills as well as many physical performance parameters. The aim of this study was determine and compare the body composition, speed, balance and flexibility of foil and sabre fencers. 24 foil and 29 sabre fencers included in the study. After body composition measurements, 30 m speed test, sit and reach test, and Y balance test were applied to all participants. There were no statistically differences between body compositions, 30 m speed test and balance test scores of the two groups. Howewer, sit and reach test scores were better in foil fencers compared to sabre fencers (p<.001). Foil plays at a lower tempo than sabre therefore fencers generally have longer lunge in foil. The specific trainings of foil especially for lunge may caused better flexibility levels for the foil fencers. Consequently, these parameters need to be developed in order to increase the competition performance in both branches of fencing.

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Kosova, S., Koca, M., Mancı, E., Özdalyan, F., Gümüş, H., Gençoğlu, C. (2020). A COMPARISON OF BODY COMPOSITION, SPEED, FLEXIBILITY, AND BALANCE IN FENCERS. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 4, 29–37. https://ajindex.com/articles/1553229

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