Ceren Suveren
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Kemal Arda Kurt
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Serdar Uslu
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Gazi University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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Gazi University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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Gazi University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
Abstract
This study examined the effect of intensive fencing training on the attention levels of fencing athletes. 32 fencing athletes aged 12-14 who had participated in fencing competitions for at least 2 years participated in the study. The participants were administered the d2 attention test. Pre-tests were administered before the start of a 1-week intensive fencing training program, and post-tests were administered after the end of the training program. Normally distributed data were analyzed using the Dependent Samples t-Test, and non-normally distributed data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. In line with the data obtained, it was determined that the attention levels of fencing athletes aged 12-14 years increased significantly with short-term intensive fencing training. The study should shed light on future research that contributes to the literature.
Keywords
attention,fencing,training
How to Cite
Suveren, C., Kurt, K. A., & Uslu, S. (2025). The effect of intensive fencing training on attention levels of fencing athletes . Journal of ROL Sport Sciences, 6(2), 224–235. https://doi.org/10.70736/jrolss.539
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