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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Pacing pattern"”.
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Racing patterns of elite and non-elite male Two Oceans marathon runners
… Limited information exists about the pacing patterns of elite and non-elite runners competing in the 56km Two Oceans Marathon. Objective: The main aim of the study was to establish and compare similarities and differences in pacing patterns between elite and non-elite male runners in …
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The Effects of Contingency Contracting on Student Performance in a Personalized System of Instruction
… A large body of evidence indicates that the self-pacing feature of PSI may result in a high frequency of incompletes and postponed work by students, oftentimes leading to a high withdrawal rate in personalized systems of instruction. In addition, student procrastination results in massed testing …
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Testing the strength model of self-control: Does willpower resemble a muscle?
… tasks. However, it is possible that this pattern of behaviour is confined to specific experimental procedures, which amplifies the effect. The aims of this thesis are to; 1) test the strength model predictions in sport; and 2) examine emotion as a mediator of self-control performance …
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How do pacing strategies differ in elite versus nonelite female Two Oceans Ultra marathon runners
… annually in events hosted all around the world. Pacing is considered as one of the key determinants of ultramarathon running success. Optimal pacing allows a runner to selectively manage their running speed throughout the race, to prevent premature fatigue, as they aim to achieve their desired …