About this Research Topic
Canoe Slalom is an Olympic sport characterized by efforts on natural rivers and rapids, as well as artificial courses that mimic these conditions. During the races, athletes perform high-intensity efforts while negotiating upstream and downstream gates. In this scenario, the development of mechanical, physiological, and technical attributes increases the chances of reaching the highest spot on the podium. Beyond these factors, nutritional, and psychological aspects also impact the kayaker’s performance. Despite the recent scientific advances over the last fifteen years, the specialized literature on this modality is still embryonic when compared to other Olympic sports. Therefore, scientific effort to improve the understanding of the multifaceted character of canoe slalom performance is required.
This Research Topic aims to gather high-quality research involving the factors that affect or are associated with the canoe slalom performance. While a wide spectrum of research focused on this matter will be considered, special attention will be given to studies with female kayakers, fulfilling the main scientific lacks in this scenario. Basic research studies, performance analyses, laboratory investigations, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are welcome.
A wide range of topics will be considered under this research topic including (but not limited to):
- Physiological parameters associated to canoe slalom performance, including aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms, heart rate, oxygen uptake and plasma biomarkers;
-Central, peripheral, and muscle mechanisms underlying the production and execution of kayaking efforts;
- Genetic and environmental traits affecting the athlete’s performance;
- Mechanical, technical and physiological determinants of canoe slalom performance;
- Psychological and nutritional approaches and strategies to improve the kayaker’s performance;
- Comparisons between male and female kayakers’ performance, as well as athletes from distinct competitive levels;
- Race-to-race variability analyses;
- Effects of periodized and monitored training on kayakers’ physiology;
This Research Topic aims to gather high-quality research involving the factors that affect or are associated with the canoe slalom performance. While a wide spectrum of research focused on this matter will be considered, special attention will be given to studies with female kayakers, fulfilling the main scientific lacks in this scenario. Basic research studies, performance analyses, laboratory investigations, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are welcome.
A wide range of topics will be considered under this research topic including (but not limited to):
- Physiological parameters associated to canoe slalom performance, including aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms, heart rate, oxygen uptake and plasma biomarkers;
-Central, peripheral, and muscle mechanisms underlying the production and execution of kayaking efforts;
- Genetic and environmental traits affecting the athlete’s performance;
- Mechanical, technical and physiological determinants of canoe slalom performance;
- Psychological and nutritional approaches and strategies to improve the kayaker’s performance;
- Comparisons between male and female kayakers’ performance, as well as athletes from distinct competitive levels;
- Race-to-race variability analyses;
- Effects of periodized and monitored training on kayakers’ physiology;
Keywords: canoe, kayak, aerobic, anaerobic, power, metabolism
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