Wingate test performance depending on sport

The study was conducted to determine the impact of sporting activity on key Wingate test parameters: peak power (PP, W/kg), time to peak power (tVmax) and fatigue index. The study involved students from Institute of Physical Education, divided into groups according to their sport specialization (cyclic and acyclic sports). All students had qualifications ranging from first adult rank to candidate for Master of sports. It was found that students in cyclic sports of the third adult rank demonstrated some of the best peak power (924.3 ± 25.6 W). Athletes in acyclic sports, on the other hand, demonstrated peak maximum power at the first adult rank (949.4 ± 319 W). In terms of time to reach peak power, athletes in acyclic sports led in the first attempt (2.23±0.7), while athletes in cyclic sports led in the second attempt (2.33±1.4). Among athletes from cyclic sports, the highest fatigue index values were observed among 2nd and 3rd adult categories (30% and 32%, respectively) after the first attempt and 23.3% and 20.5%, respectively, after the second attempt. The lowest fatigue index was recorded among the first adult category and candidates for Master of sports and after the second attempt, candidates for Master of sports were in the lead (10.5%) and athletes with the first adult category (15%). Athletes of сandidate for Master of sports and first adult category demonstrated a higher level of fitness compared to 2nd and 3rd adult categories. Among athletes in acyclic sports, the highest fatigue index values were observed among 1st and 3rd adult rank athletes (28% and 26%, respectively) after the first attempt. The lowest fatigue index values were recorded among candidate Master of sports and 2nd adult rank athletes after two attempts (22±2.8 and 19.5±0.7), respectively. The obtained data were compared with the results of scientific studies by other authors using Wingate test to assess athlete fitness.