Relations between basic anthropometric indexes and selected elements of maintain balance abilities in high level fencers

Abstract

Achieving success in fencing requires a high level of movement coordination. The discipline ranks among the third level of co-ordination [1-5] since it requires the performance of precise and speed movements in the fast changing conditions. The leading coordination ability in this discipline of sport is the speed reaction of adequate response to the actions of the opponent connected with their anticipation. The ability to maintain balance has a nearly equal importance among all those components affecting the success of those practising fencing. In the researches so far, much attention has been devoted to the speed of the reaction, but very little to the ability to maintain balance [6]. Hence, the aim of the work was to: 1. Define the relation between the basic antropometric indexes and the age, training period, sport class and specialisation of the fencers. 2. Search relations between the basic antropometric indexes and the selected abilities to maintain balance. 3. Establish mutual interdependencies between the selected elements of balance maintaining abilities.