PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT WITH THE WATER IN HIGH DIVING

Abstract

High diving is a sport that became popular in recent years. Since 2013, FIN A has added it to the official list of swimming disciplines. This work focuses on two specific aspects of the High diving: the impact with water in high diving competitions the platforms are located at a height between 25 and 28 meters. The impact with the water exposes muscles, articulations and the whole athlete body to abnormal solicitations (Snyder&Snow, 1967), and the lack of opportunities for athletes to train in an environment similar to that in which the performance occurs: divers can practice only on the day before the competition; they can’t practice on a daily basis (Paulev&Zubieta- Calleja, 2007). The aim of this study is to develop a training methodology that takes into account these two peculiar difficulties and, on a scientific basis, looks for methodological and technological supports. The approach of research is integrated and composed by two distinct methods: • With regard to the influence of impact with the water, the coefficient of impact was calculated using pre-existing data in scientific literature, by reference to studies, conducted in the aeronautical field, concerning the impact of the water on the objects. • With regard to the technical side, three international competitions have been studied using video analysis methodology: 2 events related Aim of video analysis was to analyze the various segments of technical execution of each single dive executed by the athlete during the competition in order to better prepare and individualize the strengths and weaknesses of the athlete in each single execution. As is easily understood, the diver’s body, even for a short time, is subject to notable stimuli. Based on the results, it is possible to develop a model that, given height, weight and anthropometric values. A so constructed model may help athletes to develop a type of training that protects privileged way in the body segments most vulnerable to and including and prevent the consequences of any errors