Associations between reaction time, explosive strength, and agility in university athletes
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationships among explosive strength, agility, and reaction time in athletes enrolled at the School of Physical Education and Sports. In this context, the participants' explosive strength, reaction time, and agility parameters were measured using standardized protocols. The study sample consisted of 120 active athletes (68 males and 52 females), aged between 18 and 30, who were studying at Bartın University Faculty of Sports. All participants were actively engaged in various sports disciplines, participated in competitions, and trained in their respective branches at least three times per week. Based on the findings, a statistically significant moderate negative correlation was found between agility and reaction time in male athletes (r = –.262, p < 0.05), a strong negative correlation between explosive strength and agility (r = –.595, p < 0.01), and a moderate negative correlation between reaction time and explosive strength (r = –.520 to –.594, p < 0.05). In female athletes, a statistically significant strong positive correlation was observed between agility and reaction time, as well as between agility and explosive strength (r = .354, p < 0.01). These findings suggest that agility is closely linked to both reaction time and explosive strength, especially among female athletes, and highlight the need for integrated training approaches.
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