International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 11(4), pp. 738 - 745
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2023.110406
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The Experiments of Rhythm Training on Speed in Short-Distance Crawl-Stroke Swimming


Kaewwong Tanapol 1, Phonthee Sirisuda 2, Khaothin Thawichai 3, Kaewwong Jaroensuk Surumpa 4, Hiruntrakul Ashira 2,*
1 Exercise and Sport Science Program, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
2 Sport and Exercise Science Program, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Thailand
3 School of Sports Science, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
4 Department of Sport Science Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Roi Et Rajabhat University, Thailand

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to study the experiments of rhythm training on speed in short-distance crawl-stroke swimming. In this quasi-experimental study, the male participants were divided into 2 groups, namely experimental and control groups. They were 18-20 years of age. They were interested in swimming and had basic swimming skills demonstrated through the skill assessment test and the assessment of 9 crawl strokes. The experiments were completed in a total of 8 weeks of training, 3 days a week. The data was collected before and after the experiments. The training program was carried out on the experimental and control groups. The training program was developed from the training guidelines of FINA and intervention with an experimental group trained with a rhythm machine in conjunction with the developed program. The swimming speed of a 50-meter method was used and a four-propeller drone with a high-angle camera was used to take photos. To compare the pre-test and the posttest scores, a paired sample t-test was used to compare the within groups and an unpaired t-test was used to compare the between groups. The results revealed that the physical fitness test in both of the groups tends to improve. However, when the two groups were compared, a significant difference was found. The speed in the 50 m crawling stroke showed that after training the experimental group (1.21±0.17; p≤0.018) was higher than the control group (1.00±0.18; p≤0.003). It was also found that the stroke length in the control group had a higher mean (p≤0.041), and the stroke index in the experimental group had a higher mean (p≤0.004). Thus, it can be concluded that the rhythm training can develop the speed and motor skills of the body which are suitable for young people.

KEYWORDS
Rhythm Training, Crawl Stroke, Speed, Swimming

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Kaewwong Tanapol , Phonthee Sirisuda , Khaothin Thawichai , Kaewwong Jaroensuk Surumpa , Hiruntrakul Ashira , "The Experiments of Rhythm Training on Speed in Short-Distance Crawl-Stroke Swimming," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 738 - 745, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2023.110406.

(b). APA Format:
Kaewwong Tanapol , Phonthee Sirisuda , Khaothin Thawichai , Kaewwong Jaroensuk Surumpa , Hiruntrakul Ashira (2023). The Experiments of Rhythm Training on Speed in Short-Distance Crawl-Stroke Swimming. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 11(4), 738 - 745. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2023.110406.