Research Article

Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting

Volume: 11 Number: 1 March 27, 2025
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Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of two different shooting protocols on shooting scores and heart rate (HR) in air rifle shooting. Method: Shooting scores and HR were measured during two protocols: the unsupported protocol, where the elbow support remained stationary throughout the 60 shots, and the supported protocol, where the elbow support was moved after each shot. HR was measured using a heart rate monitor, while shooting scores were measured using an electronic target system. The relationship between the mean HR and shooting scores across consecutive series was analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA. The relationship between the mean HR and shooting scores between the two protocols was assessed using the Paired Sample t-test. Results: The mean HR during the unsupported shooting protocol was found to be higher than during the supported protocol across all series (p<0.01). The mean shooting scores for the 5th (102.3) and 6th (102.2) series in the supported protocol were significantly higher than those of the 1st series (100.7) (p<0.05). Additionally, the mean shooting scores for the 4th (101.5) and 6th (102.2) series in the supported protocol were significantly higher than those of the 4th (98.9) and 6th (99.5) series in the unsupported protocol (p<0.01). Conclusion: The findings of our study indicate that unsupported shots increased HR in 10m air rifle shooters, consequently negatively affecting shooting performance.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Exercise Physiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 27, 2025

Submission Date

May 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Pelvan, O., & Koca, Ş. (2025). Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, 11(1), 97-105. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1488887
AMA
1.Pelvan O, Koca Ş. Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting. Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2025;11(1):97-105. doi:10.18826/useeabd.1488887
Chicago
Pelvan, Orkun, and Şeymanur Koca. 2025. “Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 11 (1): 97-105. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1488887.
EndNote
Pelvan O, Koca Ş (March 1, 2025) Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 11 1 97–105.
IEEE
[1]O. Pelvan and Ş. Koca, “Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting”, Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 97–105, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.18826/useeabd.1488887.
ISNAD
Pelvan, Orkun - Koca, Şeymanur. “Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 11/1 (March 1, 2025): 97-105. https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1488887.
JAMA
1.Pelvan O, Koca Ş. Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting. Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2025;11:97–105.
MLA
Pelvan, Orkun, and Şeymanur Koca. “Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, vol. 11, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 97-105, doi:10.18826/useeabd.1488887.
Vancouver
1.Orkun Pelvan, Şeymanur Koca. Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting. Int J Sport, Exerc & Train Sci. 2025 Mar. 1;11(1):97-105. doi:10.18826/useeabd.1488887