The Relationship Between Selected Anthropometric Measurements and Biomechanical Performance Indicators in Freestyle Swimming and Boxing considering the Temporal Sequence of Learning Among Students of the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences Mu
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The present study aimed to examine the relationship between selected anthropometric measurements and biomechanical performance indicators in both freestyle swimming and boxing among students of the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. The study was conducted within a correlational framework based on data collected across two successive academic stages. The research sample consisted of (21) students who performed a 25-meter freestyle swimming test in the first stage, followed by boxing performance tests in the second stage, including punch speed, explosive power assessed via the medicine ball chest pass, and punch accuracy. The researchers adopted a descriptive approach using correlational analysis. A set of anthropometric measurements (body height, arm length, trunk length, and leg length) was collected alongside physical and skill-based performance tests. Statistical analysis was conducted using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.The results revealed weak to moderate correlations among anthropometric measurements, reflecting natural structural variability within the sample. These measurements did not show significant relationships with most boxing performance indicators. However, a strong correlation was found between body height and freestyle swimming performance time. Additionally, moderate and statistically significant correlations were observed between swimming time and certain boxing performance variables, suggesting the presence of a shared physical foundation between the two activities. In contrast, strong correlations were identified among boxing performance variables, indicating their integration within a unified neuromuscular system. The researchers concluded that boxing performance relies more on functional neuromuscular abilities than on anthropometric characteristics, and that there is a partial transfer of certain physical capacities between swimming and boxing. The study recommends emphasizing the development of functional abilities in training programs and adopting multivariate biomechanical analysis to achieve a more accurate understanding of sports performance.
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