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Showing 1 to 20 of 153 for “"Sports Science"”.
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Sports science: Tools and translation for para-athletes
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2023-04-12 without embargo terms
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Flow-Acting: Modern Sports Science and the Preparation of Actors
… to find and create presence. By combining modern sports science with an understanding of systems of actor training I have suggested an approach that makes presence a trainable skill. My coach Dr. Scott Sonnon, developer of the Circular Strength Training System, has refined modern sports science to …
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When Moneyball Meets the Beautiful Game: A Predictive Analytics Approach to Exploring Key Drivers for Soccer Player Valuation
… provides very theoretical pricing frameworks. Sports science literature uncovers numerous pertinent attributes and skills but gives limited insights into valuation practice. The overarching research question of this work is: what are the key drivers of player valuation in the soccer transfer …
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The Applied Use of Wearable Technology in Elite Female Ice Hockey
… become a critical component in many competitive sports, including ice hockey. Despite its global popularity, ice hockey remains a neglected area of applied sport science research. Objective: (1) To investigate the applied use of wearable technology in world-class female ice hockey; (2) build a …
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Assessment and training of muscular force and power qualities of the lower limb using traditional and cluster loading
… of these qualities are a key focus in both sports science and strength and conditioning practice. The purpose of this thesis was firstly to investigate previously discussed but poorly researched methods of assessing force and power characteristics of the lower limb particularly focusing on …
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Pacing strategy optimization for time trial cyclists with physiological constraints
… bridging mathematical optimization and sports science to enhance cycling performance.
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Flexible-stretchable woven electronic textile system : a tailored multi-modal bodysuit for spatiotemporal physiological and physical activity monitoring
… medicine, healthcare, rehabilitation, and sports science.
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Establishing associations for the evaluation of mobility screen (EMS) in an adult South African population
… a screening test that has been developed at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. The EMS has been adapted from the FMS by exchanging the Rotatory Stability test for the Seated Rotation test. The current use of screening tools is limited because of the lack of normative data sets that …
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A sleep behaviour intervention to improve cardiometabolic health in adults with overweight and obesity
… In 2009, Rob started with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Life Science with a minor in Exercise Science. For his undergraduate thesis in 2012, he moved to South Africa where he was introduced to chronobiology in exercise science. In 2013, Rob continued to study in South Africa …
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ON THE METABOLIC AND MECHANICAL DEMANDS OF WALKING: THE EFFECTS OF SLIDING FRICTION, LIMB SWING WORK, AND BOUT DURATION.
… but have also impacted anthropology, zoology, sports science, and clinical medicine. However, the relation between how much metabolic energy animals use to move and how much mechanical work they produce remains partially understood. In this thesis, I summarize some key concepts and discoveries …
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Investigating classroom dynamics in Japanese university EFL classrooms
… to the present day, the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Culture (MEXT) has implemented many reforms to enhance English education in Japanese universities. However, much still remains to be done to improve the situation and one of the biggest hurdles is the fact that there are many …
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An investigation into Functional Linear Regression Modeling
… applicable in numerous applications such as Bioscience, Geology, Psychology, Sports Science, Econometrics, Meteorology, etc. This dissertation main objective is to focus more specifically on Functional Linear Regression Modelling (FLRM), which is an extension of Multivariate Linear Regression …
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An Autoethnography of a Novice ESL Teacher: Plato’s Cave and English Language Teaching in Japan
… defined, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) policy related to the teaching of English is detailed. The importance of multimodal literacies in English learning is highlighted. Autoethnography is discussed afterwards. Chapter 3 is a literacy narrative and …
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The application of clinical gait analysis to running injuries
… runner. The Gait Analysis Laboratory at the Sports Science institute of South Africa and the University of Cape Town with its three-dimensional Vicon 370 motion analysis system and Advanced Medical Technology industry® strain gauge force platform is appropriate for collecting data to study …
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Seasonal variation in fitness levels of professional youth footballers over a competitive season
The use of applied sports science in soccer is growing rapidly. Fitness testing and monitoring of training intensities are now becoming common place in the modern game. Anecdotally it appears that fitness may decrease over the season after initially being high following pre-season. While field …
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PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER MATCH-PLAY: FACTORS AFFECTING, CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES FOR TRAINING AND PREPARATION
… papers published in international peer-reviewed sports science journals. Collectively, these works make a novel contribution to the field of motion analysis of physical performance in official professional soccer competition. Rather than being the result of an initial grand working plan, the …
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The effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on recovery : a 10-week trial comparing duration of DOMS before and after the use of PBM with the use of BIODEX
… contributes to increasing research on PBM in sports science, while also addressing the underrepresentation of female athletes in such studies. To account for any hormonal changes or effects on the recovery process, we controlled for menstrual cycle stages. Although our results point to the …
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The competitive, physiological and trainable aspects of vertical jump performance : a series of studies on the strength and conditioning of elite volleyball players
… elite men's volleyball. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2:292-304, 2007. Sheppard, J. M., M. McGuigan, and R. U. Newton. The effect of accentuated eccentric load on vertical jump kinetics kinematics in elite male athletes. International Journal of Sports Science and …
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Injury risk and performance: Towards a better understanding of the complexities and intricacies of load monitoring within an elite football club
… has emerged as a pivotal aspect of contemporary sports science, particularly in the context of athlete training and competition. This thesis delves into the dynamic landscape of load monitoring with a particular focus on soccer, a sport of unparalleled global popularity, boasting 200,000 …
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Non-invasive microwave-based sensor system for monitoring hydration levels in patients with electromagnetic waves
… advancement in the general field of biomedical science by enabling instantaneous hydration status estimation within seconds eliminating the delays, invasiveness, and inaccuracies associated with conventional methods such as blood osmolality testing, urine analysis, or bioelectrical impedance. …
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