Effect of Military-Based Exercise Induced Fatigue on Shooting Accuracy and Balance Performance in IRI Army Men

Document Type : Scientific

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Injuries and corrective Exercises, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

2 Ph.D in Sport Physiology, IRI Army Department of Physical Education, IRI Army Joint Chiefs of Staff, Tehran, Iran

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Abstract
Objective: Fatigue can alter shooting and balance performance. This is less addressed in army men. This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of military-based exercise induced fatigue on shooting accuracy and balance performance in IRI Army men.
Methodology: 12 military men with 10 years or higher expert shooting experience participated in this study. Shooting score and center of pressure deviations in quiet standing and during shooting, and dynamic balance was measured before and after the fatigue.
Results: After the fatigue, shooting accuracy decreased (p=0.001). Also, center of pressure deviations during quiet standing (p=0.012) and during shooting (p=0.001) increased. Additionally, dynamic balance of participants decreased (p=0.001).
Conclusion: Military based exercise-induced fatigue can decrease shooting accuracy and balance performance. These results could provide useful information for military trainers and military physical fitness professionals to selecting strategies for reducing fatigue effects.

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Sport Science and Battle Ability
Volume 2, Issue 3
May 2024
Pages 53-64

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History

  • Receive Date: 10 August 2020
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2020
  • Accept Date: 20 September 2020

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