A Needs Analysis of Karate Kumite With Recommendations for Performance Testing and Training. Issue 3 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chaabene, Helmi; Negra, Yassine; Capranica, Laura; Prieske, Olaf; Granacher, Urs
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 41:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: sport profile -- striking combat sports -- strength -- power -- energetic systems -- injury -- assessment; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000445
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: AN EFFECTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM NEEDS TO BE CUSTOMIZED TO THE SPECIFIC DEMANDS OF THE RESPECTIVE SPORT. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ANALYSIS TO GAIN INFORMATION ON THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPORT. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS REVIEW WERE (A) TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMATIC NEEDS ANALYSIS OF KARATE KUMITE AND (B) TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPORT-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE TESTING AND TRAINING OF KARATE KUMITE ATHLETES. FOR A VIDEO ABSTRACT OF THIS ARTICLE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DIGITAL CONTENT 1, HTTP://LINKS.LWW.COM/SCJ/A248. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.