Relationship between flat-water performance and slalom race outcomes
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2025
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Editura Universităţii din Piteşti
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2247-8051
2247-806X
2247-806X
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Canoe slalom is a sport defined by intricate technical and physical challenges within rapidly changing whitewater environments. Coaches and sport scientists counter difficulties in finding reliable diagnostic tools that accurately predict race outcomes. Although flat-water tests are commonly used in training, there is limited evidence supporting their effectiveness in predicting competition performance in slalom events. Aim: The aim of the study is to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between performance in the 12x15 m test on flat water and performance in canoe slalom competitions. Materials and Methods: The sample included twenty-eight Slovak elite slalom athletes were assessed, divided equally into four categories: K1 men (n = 7), K1 women (n = 7), C1 men (n = 7), and C1 women (n = 7). We used a 12x15 m test on flat water. The test was performed with gates placed directly opposite each other at 15 m, according to Vajda and Piatrikova (2021). The flat-water test was conducted under standardized conditions in September 2024, and competitive results were obtained from the Slovak Championships in Čunovo (Bratislava) later that month. Performance data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. Results: Mean times in the 6×30 m test were 93.9±1.59 s (K1M), 103.0±2.21 s (K1W), 104.0±2.93 s (C1M), and 113.0±1.75 s (C1W). At the Slovak Championships, clean final-run times were 96.8±1.98 s (K1M), 106.0±3.78 s (K1W), 107.0±9.8 s (C1M), and 111.0±10.4 s (C1W). Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between test and race performance (r = 0.570, p = 0.002), corresponding to a large effect size according to Cohen (1988). Conclusion: The findings indicate that the 12x15 m shuttle test provides a valid and race-relevant diagnostic tool for canoe slalom athletes. Coaches are encouraged to incorporate this test not only for performance monitoring but also as a specific training stimulus, since it replicates race demands in a controlled environment. Regular implementation of the test may enhance athlete preparation, support individualized training adjustments, and contribute to long-term performance development in canoe slalom
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In: Journal of Physical Education and Sport. Piteşti : Editura Universităţii din Piteşti, 2025. ISSN 2247-8051. Vol. 25, č. 12 (2025), pp. 2441-2447.
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kanoistika, kajakovanie, výkonová diagnostika, performance diagnostics, divoká voda, whitewater
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