Some of Physical Fitness Elements and Relationship to Cardiorespiratory System in Fencing Game

Abstract

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigatesome of physical fitness elements and relationship to cardiorespiratory system in fencing game.Twelvefemalefencing players from al fatat club in Baghdad province were selected intentionally aged (18-23) years were assigned into one group (n=12). A descriptive research design was used because it is suitable to the nature of the study. The descriptive group was subjected to 2 testing periods (physical fitnesstests andcardiorespiratory tests) divided into two days. Physical fitness comprised: Agility, speed, and accuracy. Cardiorespiratory tests included heart rate, breath holding, and anaerobic ability. Physical fitnesstestswere conducted on October 2, 2013 and cardiorespiratory tests were run on October3, 2013. Data was analyzed by using SPSS. A significant correlation between some of physical fitness characters (agility, speed, and accuracy) and some of the cardiorespiratory system (pulse, breath holding, and anaerobic capacity) was showed for girl players in Baghdad Al fatal Club in fencing.

Keywords: Physical fitness, cardiorespiratory system, fencing game, anaerobic capacity.