Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Akdeniz Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.6, sa.1, ss.745-754, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
The correlation between certain swimming characteristics such as power, strength, balance, flexibility and swimming speed can play an important role in the selection process. Tests such as the Eurofit test battery can provide insight into predictive values in the evaluation of these parameters. However, few studies have focussed on the correlation between swimming speed and data obtained from the Eurofit test battery. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the Eurofit test battery and freestyle swimming times of swimmers aged 7-11 years. Thirty male athletes participated in the study. The tests were administered in accordance with the instructions of the Eurofit Test Battery. According to the normality distribution status of all athletes, correlation test was applied for the relationship strength between all parameters and the correlation coefficient was examined. Pearson correlation test was applied for parameters with normal distribution. In the findings, a significant positive correlation was found between free still swimming time and balance, arm movement time (sec), while a significant negative correlation was found between flexibility, long jump, hand grip and 30 s sit-ups (pcs). As a result, it can be concluded that balance and arm movement speed are positively correlated with free still swimming time of elementary school swimmers, while 30 s shuttle (sec), hand grip strength, long jump and flexibility are negatively correlated.