The relationship between squat jump force–velocity profiles and 2 km rowing ergometer performance across split intervals
| dc.contributor.author | Kussauer, Samson | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Klimstra, Marc D. | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Agar-Newman, Dana | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-24T20:39:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-24T20:39:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.degree.department | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education | |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science MSc | |
| dc.description.abstract | Force–velocity profiling (FVP) provides a practical assessment of neuromuscular capabilities, yet its application to rowing performance remains underexplored. This study investigated the relationship between squat jump–derived FVP metrics and 250 m split performance during a 2 km rowing ergometer test in male varsity rowers. Sixteen athletes (age = 21.12 ± 1.68 y; height = 1.88 ± 0.07 m; body mass = 86.58 ± 9.47 kg) completed a 2 km ergometer trial followed by loaded squat jumps to determine maximal force (F₀), maximal velocity (V₀), maximal power (Pₘₐₓ), and the slope of the force–velocity relationship (SFV). Linear regression analyses revealed that SFV significantly predicted power output across all race segments (r = −0.54 to −0.82), while F₀ significantly predicted all but the first segment (r = 0.51–0.83). Pₘₐₓ and V₀ showed no significant relationships with any segments. Across the race profile, the predictive strength of F₀ increased in later stages, suggesting that force production becomes more critical as fatigue accumulates. These findings highlight the utility of FVP, particularly F₀ and SFV, for monitoring mechanical capabilities relevant to sustained rowing performance and for informing strength-oriented training interventions. | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Graduate | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/22802 | |
| dc.language | English | eng |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.rights | Available to the World Wide Web | |
| dc.subject | Rowing performance | |
| dc.subject | Performance testing | |
| dc.subject | Strength training | |
| dc.subject | Velocity training | |
| dc.title | The relationship between squat jump force–velocity profiles and 2 km rowing ergometer performance across split intervals | |
| dc.type | Thesis |