Comparison of functional performance of windsurfers and kitesurfers

Purpose: Performing analysis of windsurf and kitesurf athletes via examinations and evaluations of their functional performances. Method: This study is an acute and experimental field study designed to measure functional performance ability among windsurfers and kitesurfers. The measurement methods applied in the study, in which 13 advanced male windsurfers and 12 male kitesurfers between the ages of 18-41 participated, were body composition measurements, isometric force dynamometer measurements, drop jump test-reaction time measurement method, Y balance test measurement, FMS test method. The obtained data were compared statistically using the SPSS 23 package program and the Man Withney U test was applied to observe the statistical differences between the two groups. The significance mean value has been use as p<0.05. Results: As a result of the functional performance test data analysis conducted in this study, no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) was found between windsurfers and kitesurfers in terms of body composition measurements, Y balance test and drop jump test-reaction time measurement. However, despite the difference in surfing age (p<0.05), which is better in windsurfers between the two branches, statistically significant differences were found (p<0.05) between the two branches in terms of the isometric leg strength values of the kitesurfers and the 6th movement shoulder mobility also FMS total score results of the FMS test. Conclusion: According to the results obtained from the research data, it was found that there were significant differences between the two branches in terms of functional performance analysis between windsurf and kitesurf athletes. Key Words: Windsurf, Kitesurf, FMS, Reaction Time, Isometric Strength, Y Balance Test, functional performance tests.