Comparison of Selected Characteristics of Slovak and Polish Representatives in Kickboxing

Pavel Ruzbarsky (), Kristina Nema, Marek Kokinda, Łukasz Rydzik and Tadeusz Ambroży
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Pavel Ruzbarsky: Department of Sports Kinanthropology, Faculty of Sports, University of Presov, 080-01 Presov, Slovakia
Kristina Nema: Department of Sports Kinanthropology, Faculty of Sports, University of Presov, 080-01 Presov, Slovakia
Marek Kokinda: Department of Sports Kinanthropology, Faculty of Sports, University of Presov, 080-01 Presov, Slovakia
Łukasz Rydzik: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Krakow, Poland
Tadeusz Ambroży: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Krakow, Poland

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 17, 1-8

Abstract: Background: Previous kickboxing studies conducted over the last three decades have focused on improving performance through physical fitness characteristics; however, most of the research focused on men. The objective of this study is to assess the level of physical fitness of Slovak and Polish female kickboxers in the highest sport level as well as to compare the differences between them. Methods: The study included 20 female kickboxers on the highest level of sport performance, 10 from Slovakia (body mass—53.59; height—166.45) and 10 from Poland (body mass—60.35; height —169.95), from senior categories, with a mean age of 23 ± 2. The selection criteria included training experience and sports level. The level of physical fitness was evaluated by the following tests: Cooper’s test, 50 m sprint, sit-ups, flexed arm hang and standing long jump. Technical and tactical indicators were used to assess the sports skill level during the competition. Results: The test results of both groups are very comparable based on the evaluated data of Kruskal–Wallis ANOVA. The attack activity index together with sit-ups demonstrated statistically significant differences ( p < 0.05) between Slovak and Polish kickboxers. A strong positive correlation was proven between technical and tactical indicators and physical fitness tests in the results of both groups. Conclusions: There exists a positive correlation between the technical and tactical indicators of kickboxers and the explosive strength of lower limbs, strength endurance, abdominal muscle strength, speed and aerobic endurance. Differences between Slovak and Polish kickboxers have been shown in the attack activity index and in the level of strength endurance. The level of speed and explosive power of the lower limbs was comparable in both groups of kickboxers.

Keywords: combat sports; female athletes; technical and tactical indicators; physical fitness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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