Date of Award
6-1994
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Human Performance and Health Education
First Advisor
Dr. Robert Moss
Second Advisor
Dr. Patricia Frye
Third Advisor
Dr. Mary Dawson
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The problem under investigation was to determine if kinematic differences existed when sprinting with and without the speed chute. Eight Western Michigan University Track and Field Athletes were filmed at 100 frames per second as they sprinted two trials with and without the speed chute.
Three ANOVAs and descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the effects of sprinting with and without the speed chute. Descriptive statistics provided information for numerous dependent variables. Although statistically significant differences (R < .05) existed between sprinting with and without the speed chute, those differences may not be practical for the coach to use in terms of evaluation of sprinting technique, because the differences would be difficult for the human eye to see. Therefore, the speed chute may be a viable training tool as kinematics were only minimally affected.
Recommended Citation
West, Douglas Roy, "Kinematic Analysis of Sprinting With and Without the Speed Chute" (1994). Masters Theses. 3351.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3351