Anthropometric, Strength, and Power Determinants of Throwing Performance in Collegiate Throwers.

<p>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 &#177; 1.2 y; body mass = 115.1 &#177; 15.3 kg; height = 1.85 &#177; 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.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MA (Master of Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - restricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Kinesiology and Sport Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Swisher, Anna Meisinger

• Rate of Force Development
• Throwers
• Track and Field
• Strength
• Shot Put
• Power
• Biomechanics
• Kinesiology
• Life Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1866

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3218