| Abstract |
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of male taekwondo players by evaluating their heart rate, oxygen intake, and cardiorespiratory function according to the growth period. Methods: This study enrolled 34 male middle school, high school, and university taekwondo players belonging to D city. Their heart rate, oxygen intake, and cardiorespiratory function were valuated according to the growth period. Results: The resting heart rate was significantly different between the groups, and the values in high school athletes were lower than those in middle school athletes and university athletes. A significant difference was found between the groups in the maximum oxygen intake, with values higher in high school athletes than in middle school athletes and university athletes. The respiratory rate at the anaerobic threshold was significantly different between the groups, with values higher in middle school players than in high school players. Conclusion: This study revealed significant differences among the groups, and results will guide in creating a systematic training program for growing taekwondo players. |