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Showing 1 to 20 of 319 for “"Sports Sciences"”.
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La lesión deportiva en las revistas de medicina y traumatología deportiva: Relevancia y nivel de evidencia
… Y MÉTODOS Listado de revistas en la categoría “Sports Sciences” durante el periodo 2010-2014, ordenadas de mayor a menor por Factor de Impacto acumulado en 5 años (FI5) utilizando el Journal Citation Report. Selección de revistas internacionales dentro de las 10 primeras del ranking (FI5). …
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The Impact of Acute and Chronic Weight Restriction and Weight Regulation practices on Physiological, Osteogenic, Metabolic and Cognitive Function in Elite Jockeys
Horse racing is a weight category sport. One of the key challenges facing jockeys is the pressure of “making weight” throughout the protracted racing season. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a chronically weight restrictive lifestyle and acute weight loss practices on aspects …
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The Development of a Basketball Battery for Middle School Male Students
<p>There has always been a great deal of interest in the measurement of playing ability in team games and many researchers concerned with physical education have made efforts to measure individual aspects of games in relation to the total game situation. However, any objective measurement of skill …
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The Effects of the Phenomenon of the Psychological Refractory Period Upon College Athletes and Non-Athletes
The following hypotheses will be tested in this study: 1. There is no significant difference of single left hand reaction times between the athlete and non-athlete groups. 2. There is no significant difference of single right hand reaction times between the athlete and non-athlete groups. 3. There …
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The Relationship Between Personality Factors of Collegiate Football Players and Their Effectiveness on the Playing Field
Through the years there has been increasing interest in the investigation of the athlete's personality. Much emphasis has been placed on the psychological characteristics of athletes of a given age group and ability level. Coaches, trainers, and others involved with athletics believe that …
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Examining the Relationship Between Family Leisure and Physical Activity in Seventh and Eighth Grade Students
This study examined the relationship between family leisure and physical activity in seventh and eighth grade students. The sample was self-selected from a population of students from a Midwest junior high school (N=526). Data were collected through a survey instrument sent home with students via …
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Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning on Exercise Economy
… shown to enhance exercise performance in varied sports like 5K running, cycling and swimming. However, effect of ischemic preconditioning on running economy have not be investigated so far. We proposed that bilateral ischemic preconditioning will improve running economy in young healthy people. …
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THE EFFECT OF WINTER VERSUS SUMMER RUNNING ON LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY RATE IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS
<p>The effects of cryotherapy on body tissues suggest that cold exposure can decrease performance measures, including proprioception, strength, and agility. Since a decrease in proprioception and strength have been linked with an increase of injury rates, this suggests that exposure to cold …
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Predictors of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in NFL Players: A Meta Analysis Review
… and has been studied within athletes of all sports. Repetitive blows to the brain are associated with many pathological changes and an emergence of tau pathology, all of which can lead to presentation with cognitive dysfunction, behavioral changes, and further motor decline in the later …
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The psychology of anterior cruciate ligament injury rehabilitation amongst professional rugby union players
… the introduction:]Within professional contact sports, injury has been reported frequently by athletes as causing stress (Anshel, 2001; Noblet & Gifford, 2002). Particularly within rugby union where injury has been reported as one of the top four stressors experienced by elite adolescent players …
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Video-based coaching of running technique : a case study in elite level rugby league
… research in this subject area is needed across sports to consider whether this is apparent in other academy settings. In addition, research focussed around tracking coaches and player interactions over a significantly longer period of time to see if the relationship and video-based practices …
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Gender and personality differences in coping in sport
[Introduction]:Inability to cope with stress in sport has been associated with sport withdrawal (Klint & Weis, 1986; Smith, 1986), decreased performance (Lazarus, 2000), and athletes not being able to pursue careers in professional sport (Holt & Dunn, 2004). It is therefore crucial to both …
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Effect of Vibration Foam Rolling and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling in the Lower Extremities on Jump Height
<p>The objective of this study was to investigate whether a vibration stimulus combined with foam rolling yields better power output in the lower extremities during a countermovement jump (CMJ), than a group who uses foam rolling without vibration compared to no warm-up. Eighteen female and male …
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Comparing Calorie Expenditure and Rating of Perceived Exertion between the Curve and a Motorized Treadmill
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if any difference in Calorie expenditure and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) exists when walking on the Curve or a motorized treadmill. Recruitment of participants was done through recruitment flyers placed on campus. After indicating interest, …
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Lower Body Kinematic Comparisons between Front and Back Squats in Response to Loads
<p>The squat is considered as one of the most popular exercises prescribed by therapists, athletic trainers, researchers, coaches, and athletes for injury prevention and strength and conditioning. People commonly associate the squat exercise as the back squat. However, the front squat has been …
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Effects of Kinesio Tex Tape on Knee Injuries in Collegiate Athletes
<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of KinesioTex Tape on knee conditions in collegiate athletes. Specifically, the study examined the effects of KinesioTex Tape on pain and effusion in patients with patella related knee conditions at Bridgewater State University. The Visual …
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Effects of Chiropractic Adjustment on Malalignment of Posture and Lumbosacral Complex Pain
<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of chiropractic adjustments on malalignment of the posture and lumbosacral complex pain. About fifty billion dollars a year was spent on treatment of lower back pain in about 80% of the population.<sup>1</sup> Athletes at Bridgewater State …
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The Effects of Fatigue on Biomechanics of Soccer Shooting
<p>Soccer is reputedly the most popular sport in the world with over 40 million registered players. Because soccer is a sport that is played mainly with the use of lower extremity, it is important to know about the fatigue in lower extremity and how muscle fatigue affects to the performance such as …
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