Children’s winter training in Kayak: a multilateral approach

Authors

Marco Vescovi M.D., Sport Center, Kayak section, University of PaviaFollow
Serena Benzo M.D., Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia
Daniele Bronzini, Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia
Flavia Bruttini M.D., Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia
Antonio Mortara, Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia
Ioanna Nakou M.D., Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia
Monica Vescovi M.D., Sport Center, Kayak section, University of Pavia

Abstract

Children’s approach to Kayak as a sport takes place at about the age of ten. The winter weather conditions of the Northern Italian valley do not usually permit training at the river for a long period of time. Additionally the weather increases the risk of the boat to turn over in case of imperfect control. For this reason we have elaborated a training scheme in which going out on the boat starts in April when the temperature (both of the water and the atmosphere) begins to raise.

Recommended Citation

Vescovi, Marco M.D.; Benzo, Serena M.D.; Bronzini, Daniele; Bruttini, Flavia M.D.; Mortara, Antonio; Nakou, Ioanna M.D.; and Vescovi, Monica M.D. (2011) "Children’s winter training in Kayak: a multilateral approach," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 12.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol5/iss2/12