The Impact of a Single Educational Session of Ergometer Rowing Stroke Technique on Rowing Performance and Knowledge in Non-Experienced Collegiate Rowers
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Exercise Science/Pre-med
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Dr. Amelia Dodd, PT, DPT; Dr. Matthew Hermes, PhD; Dr. Lucas Morgan, PT, DPT
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
In recent years, ergometer rowing has increased in popularity in health and fitness settings as it provides a full-body, low-impact workout and provides various health benefits. Despite this increase in popularity, most of the research has focused on experienced and professional rowers - specifically for enhancing competition performance. For individuals in the health and fitness setting, performance is related to the efficiency of the workout and the resulting health benefits. Across all ability levels, one factor of performance is technique. Unlike in competitive rowing where technique is explicitly taught by a coach, technique is not taught to individuals in health and fitness settings. Therefore, this study aims to examine how education on rowing technique affects rowing performance (number of strokes, strokes per minute, distance, distance per stroke, power, and calories/hour) and knowledge (determined by a questionnaire on rowing technique) among non-experienced collegiate rowers.
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The Impact of a Single Educational Session of Ergometer Rowing Stroke Technique on Rowing Performance and Knowledge in Non-Experienced Collegiate Rowers
In recent years, ergometer rowing has increased in popularity in health and fitness settings as it provides a full-body, low-impact workout and provides various health benefits. Despite this increase in popularity, most of the research has focused on experienced and professional rowers - specifically for enhancing competition performance. For individuals in the health and fitness setting, performance is related to the efficiency of the workout and the resulting health benefits. Across all ability levels, one factor of performance is technique. Unlike in competitive rowing where technique is explicitly taught by a coach, technique is not taught to individuals in health and fitness settings. Therefore, this study aims to examine how education on rowing technique affects rowing performance (number of strokes, strokes per minute, distance, distance per stroke, power, and calories/hour) and knowledge (determined by a questionnaire on rowing technique) among non-experienced collegiate rowers.