Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2012 Jun 13. [Epub ahead of print]
Physiological vs Psychological Evaluation in Taekwondo Elite Athletes
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Department of Human Movement and Sport Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy.
Abstract
PURPOSE:
To anticipate outstanding athletic outcomes the selection process of
elite athletes simultaneously considers psycho-physiological and
technical parameters. This study aimed to investigate whether Selected
and Not Selected athletes for the Italian National taekwondo team could be discriminated by means of sport-specific performances, and psycho-physiological responses to training.
METHODS:
Five established Italian National athletes and 20 elite Italian taekwondo black
belt athletes (9 females, 16 males; age: 23.0±3.1yrs; body mass:
67.0±12.1kg) participated in this study. To update the Italian National
team roster, the 20 elite athletes participated in a 1-week selection
camp (7 training sessions). Selected athletes (n=10) joined Established
National athletes during the following 3-week National training period
(7 training sessions.week-1). During the 1-week selection camp,
differences (p<0.05) between Selected and Not Selected athletes in
performances, heart rate responses, blood lactate accumulation [La],
subjective ratings of perceived exertion (session-RPE), and mood were
examined. During the 3-week national training period, differences
(p<0.05) in mood between Selected and Established National athletes
were investigated.
RESULTS:
With respect to Not Selected athletes, Selected athletes responded
better to training in terms of session-RPE (p=0.047), and [La] (p =
0.046). No difference in performance and mood between subgroups emerged.
After the 3-week National training period, differences (p=0.035)
emerged for confusion, with decreases in the Established National
athletes and increases for recently Selected athletes.
CONCLUSIONS:
Session-RPE and [La] seem to be more effective in discriminating between elite taekwondo athletes
than psychological measures. Evaluation of mood could be effective in
monitoring the athlete's response to National training.
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