A Method to Estimate Active Drag over a Range of Swimming Velocities which may be used to Evaluate the Stroke Mechanics of the Swimmer

B Mason; Danielle Formosa; H M Toussaint

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A Method to Estimate Active Drag over a Range of Swimming Velocities which may be used to Evaluate the Stroke Mechanics of the Swimmer

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A Method to Estimate Active Drag over a Range of Swimming Velocities which may be used to Evaluate the Stroke Mechanics of the Swimmer

B Mason, Danielle Formosa and H M Toussaint

Proceedings of the XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, pp.124-127

International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, XIth (Oslo, Norway, 16-Jun-2010–19-Jun-2010)

Norweigan School of Sport Sciences

2010

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

Biomechanics

swimming

passive drag

active drag

stroke mechanics

This research project aimed to estimate values of active drag over a range of swimming velocities. The data required to do this was the passive drag values for the swimmer at various swim velocities, together with the active drag force value for the individual at their maximum swim velocity. The drag force is represented by an exponential equation F = a â‹… e(bâ‹…V ), where a and b are constants for a particular swimmer. The constant p a (passive) reflects the more innate characteristics of the individual swimmer and their suitability to aquatics motion. The constant a p a - (active- passive) reflects the efficiency of the swimmer's technique. In both cases, the lower the constant's value, the better suited the swimmer is to aquatics motion or to technical efficiency. The a p a - and the p a provide an index to evaluate a swimmer's capabilities.

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Title: A Method to Estimate Active Drag over a Range of Swimming Velocities which may be used to Evaluate the Stroke Mechanics of the Swimmer
Authors: B Mason (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
Danielle Formosa (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
H M Toussaint (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
Contributors: Per-Ludvik Kjendlie (Editor)
Robert Keig Stallman (Editor)
Jan Cabri (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, pp.124-127
Conference details: International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, XIth (Oslo, Norway, 16-Jun-2010–19-Jun-2010)
Publisher: Norweigan School of Sport Sciences
Date published: 2010
ISBN: 9788205204386
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450262202621
Output Type: Conference paper

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