Naslov
Validity and Reliability of a Light-Based Electronic Target for Testing Response Time in Fencers

Autori
De Giorgio, Andrea ; Iuliano, Enzo ; Turner, Anthony ; Millevolte, Carlo ; Cular, Drazen ; Ardigò, Luca P. ; Padulo, Johnny

Izvornik
Journal of strength and conditioning research (1064-8011) 35 (2021), 9; 2636-2644

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
accuracy ; precision ; sports technology ; sports performance ; reaction time

Sažetak
Response time is a fencing fundamental sensorimotor skill. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine the efficacy of a light-based electronic target in fencers, designed to measure and train this entity. Ninety-five fencers (M=53 ; F=42) were tested in regard to their response time, using a light-based electronic target, for three different attack types: simple attack, the lunge, and an attack following a 1.5-m thrust. All participants were divided into elite vs. novice fencers. Elite fencers had national and international rankings, and were again divided with regard to used weapon: épéeists (n=32 ; M=19 ; F=13) and foilists (n=30 ; M=13 ; F=17). Measurement was evaluated for validity/reliability, sensitivity/specificity, and correlation. Reliability was high for all attack types (ICC 0.94-0.96). Lower response times were found in males for two attack types with good sensitivity (81-93%)/specificity (50-91%) for all attack types. Elite fencers responded faster than novice fencers for all attack types (P<0.001), whereas elite males were faster than females for two attack types (P<0.01). Lower response times in females correlated with level for one attack type (r=0.797, P<0.05). In conclusion, the light-based electronic target system was found to be highly reliable and therefore could be used by fencing athletes as a further measure of performance.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti, Kineziologija

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