Frontiers in Sport Research, 2024, 6(3); doi: 10.25236/FSR.2024.060313.
Zhou Qiting, Zou Dingbang, Tan Lihao
School of Sports Training, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
As swimming training methods diversify, the interconnectivity among aquatic sports has increasingly caught the attention of coaches and athletes. Today, water sensation exercises have attracted some coaches and athletes in the swimming field who believe that these exercises can help improve athletic performance. Synchronized swimming, often referred to as “ballet in water”, requires a high level of water sensation. This paper introduces water sensation training methods from synchronized swimming into swimming training, employing literature review, experimental method, comparative analysis, and interview method for research. By utilizing various water sensation exercises, this study aims to enhance athletes' water sensitivity and adaptability as well as the ability to grab and stick to the water during each stroke, thereby improving their performance and stroking effect.
Water Sensation, Synchronized Swimming, Athletic Performance
Zhou Qiting, Zou Dingbang, Tan Lihao. The Impact of Synchronized Swimming Water Sensation Exercises on the Athletic Performance and Stroking Effect of College-Level Specialized Swimming Athletes. Frontiers in Sport Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 3: 101-107. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2024.060313.
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