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Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Kinesiology and Sport Studies
Date of Award
5-2009
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Michael H. Stone
Committee Members
Christopher A. Ayres, G. Gregory Haff, Michael W. Ramsey
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the anthropometric, strength, and power characteristics that best predict throwing performance. Seventeen male D-I throwers (age = 19.1 ± 1.2 y; body mass = 115.1 ± 15.3 kg; height = 1.85 ± 0.06 m) were assessed for maximum strength and power. A five variable linear regression (r = 0.94, r2 = 0.88, F(5,11) = 15.89, p < 0.001, SEE = 0.68) explained 88% of the variation in shot put (SP) performance. A five variable linear regression (r = 0.91, r2 = 0.83, F(5,11) = 10.509, p = 0.001, SEE = 1.18) explained 83% of the variation in weight throw (WT) performance. Both SP and WT correlated strongly with measures of explosive strength and power (r = 0.48-0.78). Best predictors of performance were static vertical jumps and 7.26 kilogram overhead shot throw; better throwers possess greater maximum strength and power.
Document Type
Thesis - restricted
Recommended Citation
Swisher, Anna Meisinger, "Anthropometric, Strength, and Power Determinants of Throwing Performance in Collegiate Throwers." (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1866. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1866
Copyright
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