Analysis of Some Performance Parameters of Fencer According to Gender and Age

Abstract

The aim of this research was to examine the differences in agility, flexibility, aerobic capacity, vertical jump and vertical anaerobic power according to age and sex in children and young fencers. 76 children and young fencing athletes from 9-17 years (girl:30 and boy:46) who camped in Dardanos campus of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University participated in the research. The measurements and tests were conducted by the Sports Science and Athlete Health Research and Application Center. Length and weight measurements, BMI calculation, T-test for agility, Yo-Yo IR1 test and shuttle running test for aerobic capacity, maxVO2 calculation equations, vertical jump test, anaerobic vertical power calculation, sit and reach test for flexibility were used in the study. ANOVA to determine the difference between age groups, t test for gender comparison was used. The level of significance was accepted as p 0,05). Vertical jump distance, vertical power, maxVO2 , and agility are similar in boys and girls. Flexibility in girls is better than boys. Differences in performance can be seen among age groups.