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Impact of Functional Training on Functional Movement and Athletic Performance in College Dragon Boat Athletes

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  • Chichong Wu

    (Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
    School of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Manwai Cheong

    (Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China)

  • Yan Wang

    (Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China)

  • Xiuqiang Wang

    (Exercise, Health and Technology Centre, Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
    Exercise Translational Medicine Centre, Shanghai Centre for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Qingwen Zhang

    (School of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Minghui Li

    (Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

  • Siman Lei

    (Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
    Exercise, Health and Technology Centre, Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

Abstract

Functional training has become a popular training method in different sports, yet limited studies have focused on paddle sports. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of functional training on functional movement and athletic performance in college dragon boat athletes. A total of 42 male athletes were divided into 2 groups: a functional training (FT) group (n = 21, 21 ± 1.47 years) and a regular training (RT) group (n = 21, 22 ± 1.50 years). The FT group participated in an 8-week (16-session) functional-training program, while the RT group trained with strength-training sessions. Functional movement screen (FMS), Y-balance test (YBT) and athletic performance evaluations were conducted before and after the intervention. Repeated measure ANOVA and t -test evaluations were employed to examine differences for both groups. The FT group was significantly improved in FMS scores (F = 0.191, p < 0.001) and YBT scores (F = 2.59, p = 0.027), and it also showed significantly improved muscular fitness (pull-ups: F = 0.127, p < 0.001; push-ups: F = 1.43, p < 0.001) and rowing speed (F = 4.37, p = 0.004). It is recommended to include functional training as a part of training and routine exercise, as it appears to be an effective way of improving FMS and athletic performance in paddle sports.

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  • Chichong Wu & Manwai Cheong & Yan Wang & Xiuqiang Wang & Qingwen Zhang & Minghui Li & Siman Lei, 2023. "Impact of Functional Training on Functional Movement and Athletic Performance in College Dragon Boat Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-11, February.
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