Study on rowing athlete selection potential based on stepwise regression analysis

Hongsheng Zhaoand Hong Zhang

Abstract

A coach usually selects potential athletes based on their performances in competition or daily routine training, which is not that scientific to some degree. By taking long distance rowing as an example and establishing potential model, this paper provides coach a way to select athletes based on stepwise regression analysis and type analysis. We get our results through the analysis of collected data and the test of the program most related to the sport and the results are most related to the scores in completion, and by type analysis, we rate the athletes into three levels. A curve line is made according to the performance of athlete and calculate the slope when the athlete’s performance is basically stable, which is the potential value of the athlete. We select the athlete of greatest value in a certain type according to their levels who has the potential to achieve better results.