Abstract
Over the last few decades, the training methods for rowers have been converging toward similar models owing to the progress in science and technology, in particular, the increased flow of information. As a result, rowing performance in competitions at the international level is the best it has ever been. However, it is possible to further enhance rowers' performance. An important first step to obtain an advantage on the race course is the selection of rowing athletes. The selection method presented here began by inviting experts and scholars in the field to complete a questionnaire, which was established through the analysis and compilation of relevant literature on rowing and athlete selection. Subsequently, the modified Delphi method is applied to achieve an expert consensus on the selection criteria to be evaluated. Five primary criteria, including athlete monitoring via internet-of-things (IoT) technology, and twenty sub-criteria were identified for the selection of elite rowers. An evaluation model for the athletes was constructed from the data using the analytic hierarchy process. The results showed that when selecting rowers the primary criterion of body factor has the highest priority, followed by IoT measurement factor, professional factor, reaction factor, and psychological factor. Furthermore, it reveals that the important sub-criteria affecting athlete selection are body composition, muscle composition, and competition scores. The framework provided by this study for the selection of elite rowers can be refined and adapted for the selection of elite athletes in related sports.
Highlights
In the Olympic Games, there are eight men’s and six women’s rowing events
In order to improve the performance of rowers, this study presents a two-stage athlete selection model, including a selection hierarchy within the first stage
According to the results of this study, the primary consideration for the selection of rowing athletes is the physical attributes of rowers
Summary
In the Olympic Games, there are eight men’s and six women’s rowing events. Every year the International Rowing Federation (FISA) holds the World Rowing Championships, the World Rowing Cup, the World Rowing U23 Championships, and the World Rowing Junior Championships. In addition to these international competitions, rowing events in the Asian Games, Asian Rowing Championships, Asian Rowing Junior Championships, National Games, and National Rowing Championships of Taiwan are major competitions for Taiwanese and international rowers [1]. Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) won its first rowing medal at an international level at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games. Taiwan has won four silver medals and two bronze medals for rowing in the Asian Games. The development of rowing in Taiwan deserves scientific attention
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