Effect of Motor Dexterity and Approach Velocity on Anaerobic Power Production
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Perceptual and Motor Skills
- Vol. 64 (3_suppl) , 1055-1060
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1987.64.3c.1055
Abstract
To determine the effect of motor dexterity and velocity of approach on the measurement of anaerobic power, 60 trained men and 42 women were evaluated on the Margaria-Kalamen test and a low-box dexterity maneuver. Velocity through the 4-m acceleration zone preceding the stairs was measured using infrared cells. Results generally support the concept that dexterity makes a significant contribution to the ability to sprint up a flight of stairs for measuring power. Dexterity appeared to be more a factor in determining power output by women than by men. In men, approach speed and vertical velocity were more important factors in determining power production than dexterity.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
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