The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at University of Baghdad discussed a PhD dissertation by student Ghazwan Khalid Jassim titled: “The Effect of Special Exercises According to the Ideal Stroke Length Equation on Some Kinematic Variables and 100-Meter Freestyle Performance for Swimmers Aged 16–17.”
The research aimed to provide scientific solutions for improving swimmers’ performance by developing a precise equation to calculate the ideal stroke length based on accurate body measurements. The study emphasized that freestyle swimming performance depends greatly on coordinated arm and leg movements.
The dissertation also examined the traditional equation currently used in swimming literature, which relies on total body length to calculate ideal stroke length. The researcher proposed a new biomechanical equation based solely on arm length, offering greater accuracy while considering individual body differences among swimmers.
The study recommended conducting future research to develop new biomechanical equations for long-distance freestyle events and other swimming styles, including backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
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