Upper limb muscle activation and postural stability in air pistol shooting

• Main Author: Loh, Suan Kheng
• Other Authors: -
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2020
• Subjects: Science::General
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/144436
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: Air pistol performance has been reported to be influenced by postural tremor and postural sway, especially during aiming. Minimizing postural tremor, through optimal muscle force, and maintaining postural stability consistently for every shot, shooters can then achieve superior performance. Aim: This study aims to compare upper limb muscle activity and postural stability between training and competition. Method: 7 elite shooters were recruited to undergo training and simulated competition condition. Measurements for Electromyography (EMG), Centre of Pressure (COP), heart rate and Mental Readiness Form-3 were obtained. Results: Results for all factors showed no significant difference between conditions. However, slight improvement in postural stability and performance was observed in competition. Fine control over postural tremor and postural stability was observed consistently within and between conditions.