Relationships between sport-specific tests and their validity in predicting the time-motion profile in international taekwondo matches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT) and the Progressive Specific Taekwondo Test (PSTT) are among the most used sport-specific tests in taekwondo. This study aimed to: (i) investigate the relationship between sport-specific anaerobic (FSKT) and aerobic (PSTT) performance; (ii) evaluate these tests' validity in predicting the time-motion profile in official matches.

Methods

Sixteen national/international-level taekwondo athletes participated in this study. The FSKT and the PSTT were performed on consecutive days. Within the following 1-3 weeks, athletes competed in an international competition. Videos of each athlete's first combat of the day were analyzed for time-motion analysis, including thirty-two performances (tested athletes and respective opponents), wit

SUBMITTER: Apollaro G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599103 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature