Rowing - Sculling Description
Competitive rowing consist of single sculls, double sculls,
coxless quadruple sculls, coxless pairs, coxed pairs, coxless fours,
coxed fours and eights. Racing distances range from 1,000 to 2,000
meters. Both men's and women's competitions are held.
Rowing - Sculling Warnings
- People with chronic pain or injury of the hip/pelvis, wrist,
elbow, or lower back should seek medical clearance before engaging
in rowing.
Rowing - Sculling Risks
- Lower back strain
- Tendinitis, fractures of finger, hand or wrist from oarlock
- Knee problems such as chondromalacia (wearing away of
the knee's underside)
- Bruises and cuts from being hit with the oars in rough
water areas
- Blisters and boils on buttocks due to friction from the
rowing movement
- Water related accidents
- Outdoor/environmental considerations such as sun
exposure, heat exhaustion or heat stroke
Rowing - Sculling Sport-specific applications
- Collegiate, national, international and olympic level competition
Rowing - Sculling Equipment required
- Boat (scull)
- Oars (sculling and sweeping)
- Footwear: rowing is usually done barefoot or in socks
- Clothing: usually shorts and jerseys
Rowing - Sculling Applicable substitutions
- Indoor rowing/ergometer
- Canoeing/kayaking
Rowing - Sculling Reference sources, organizations and publications
- The U.S. Rowing Association (USRA): Pan American Plaza,
Suite 400, 201 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, (317)
237-5656
- U.S. Olympic Committee: 1750 East Boulder St.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5760, (719) 632-5551
- NCAA: 6201 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211-2422,
(913) 339-1906
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Mode
Cardiorespiratory:Aerobic/Anaerobic/Interval
Fitness Benefits
- Cardiorespiratory 3
- Flexibility 2
- Muscular Strength 2
- Muscular Endurance 5
- Body Fat Recution 2
Fitness Requirements
- Cardiorespiratory 2
- Flexibility 2
- Muscular Strength 2
- Muscular Endurance 2
- Coordination/Skill 3
Muscle groups used
Primary muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteal
muscles, upper back (latissimus dorsi, trapezius), rotator cuff
muscles, lower back (erector spinae), shoulders, forearms and biceps
Assistance muscles: serratus anterior, calves,
abdominals, obliques and triceps
Energy expenditure
Approximately 0.093 Calories per minute per pound of body weight
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