In the analysis of this sport, 4 coaches participated, 1 female coach from Croatia, 2 male coaches and 1 female coach from Italy.
Average years of coaching experience: 18,5.
| Power: 10% |
| Muscular endurance: 11% |
| Coordination: 15% |
| Speed reaction: 16% |
| Agility: 16% |
| Balance: 16% |
| Flexibility: 15% |
| Somatotype: 1x Mesomorph, 3x Ectomorph |
| Arms: 3x not important, 1x normal. Torso: 2x normal, 1x not important, 1x short. Legs: 4x long. |
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of responses from 4 coaches, including 1 female coach from Croatia and 3 coaches (2 male and 1 female) from Italy, with an average coaching experience of 18.5 years, it is concluded that the ideal somatotypes for para taekwondo are predominantly Ectomorph, with 3 coaches favoring this trait and 1 coach supporting Mesomorph characteristics.
The data indicates that speed reaction and agility are the most critical attributes for success in this sport, each accounting for 16% of the necessary skills. Balance is also significant at 16%, while coordination accounts for 15%. Flexibility (15%), muscular endurance (11%), and power (10%) are considered less important.
In terms of body proportions, 3 coaches indicated that arm length is not important, while 1 coach noted a preference for normal arms. For torso length, 2 coaches preferred normal torsos, while 1 coach deemed torso length not important and another favored a short torso. Regarding leg length, all coaches preferred long legs.
Therefore, the ideal athlete for para taekwondo is characterized by a combination of ectomorphic and mesomorphic traits, with a strong emphasis on speed reaction, agility, and balance, featuring predominantly long legs and a mix of torso lengths to support optimal performance in this dynamic and strategic martial art.
