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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"physical conditioning"”.
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An experimental study of physical conditioning for asthmatic children
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Soccer : physical characteristics, physical demands of match-play and effective physical conditioning
… purpose of this thesis was to examine the physical aspects of high performance soccer. As such, four interrelated studies were designed to pursue this purpose. Each study was designed to overcome certain distinct methodological limitations of previous science and football (soccer) research …
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Skill mastery and self-esteem : a comparison of physical conditioning with other skills
… on the relationship between self-esteem and physical conditioning has mixed findings. In this study it was hypothesized that Historical Involvement and Mastery of physical conditioning skills and industrial arts skills would significantly influence self-esteem scores.Physical Conditioning and …
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A Comparison of the Exer-Genie as a Physical Conditioning Device to Traditional Methods of Exercise
… the Exer-Genie with a traditional developmental physical education program and a typical physical education program for developing physical fitness in elementary school boys. 2. To compare the development of specific muscular strengths in a program using the Exer-Genie with the development of the …
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The Effects of a Systematic Physical Conditioning Program With and Without Acclimatization Treatments on Performance in a Hot Environment
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-12T01:12:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7414596.pdf: 5482773 bytes, checksum: b0300c209dd98e32594ddf16bf113cb7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1974
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Optimizing Search and Rescue Canine Welfare and Performance
… responders, to SAR dogs, emphasizing the role of physical conditioning in promoting stress resilience and optimizing performance. Initially, we surveyed 192 SAR handlers to assess their perceptions of frustration, arousal, and stress, their sources, and the role of physical conditioning in …
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Performance and Injury Predictability during Firefighter Candidate Training
… VO2Max, 1.5 mile-run and Firefighter Physical Conditioning Course and movement patterns were assessed at the on-set of the 16-week training. The firefighter movement patterns were assessed utilizing the Functional Movement Screen, which was designed to identify flaws in fundamental …
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The effects of resistance training on golf performance and physiological stress response during competition in intercollegiate golfers
… purposes. 1) To investigate the effects of a physical conditioning program (strength, power and flexibility training) on clubhead speed, consistency, and putting distance control. 2) To investigate the effects of 36 continuous holes of competitive golf on testosterone and cortisol response and …
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Measuring tackle and ruck technique in rugby union
… to assess the representativeness of the tool. Physical qualities and questionnaire data on the importance of technique to improve performance and reduce injuries were compared to contact technique scores assessed in training, to determine the effect of physical conditioning and player's …
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Influence of physical training on knee valgus motion and physical performance abilities among adole[s]cent female basketball players
… female basketball players participating in a physical training intervention (including a warm-up and plyometric, jump, flexibility, and strength training) would decrease valgus motion at the knee joint upon impact of a jump landing task. In addition, another aim of the investigation was to …
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The tackle in Rugby Union : understanding training and match behaviours to develop better coaching strategies for skill acquisition, performance, and injury prevention
… strategies (i.e. technical skills training, physical conditioning, training drills, and equipment) that will produce a successful outcome and reduce the risk of injury for both the ball-carrier and tackler, studying the tackle in real match situations is warranted. Therefore, in accordance …
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The Virginia Military Institute Rat Challenge Evaluation
… is designed to foster self-confidence and physical conditioning in Fourth Classmen by creating training situations which are stressful enough to show them they are capable of doing tasks which surpass their previously self-imposed mental and physical limits. The program is designed to …
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ROWERS' PERCEPTIONS OF EXERCISE ADHERENCE AND ROWING CULTURE: A MIXED-METHODS INVESTIGATION
… measured perceived benefits of and barriers to physical exercise. Statistical analysis revealed no strong correlations between the EBBS factors and demographic data. An eight-factor solution resulted, with five benefits (psycho-physical competence, daily functional efficiency, psycho-emotional …
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Comparison of anaerobic and aerobic fatigue on visual skills
… is a common concern among individuals performing physical activities either for training and/or athletic performance. An enormous amount of research has been conducted on exercise-induced fatigue and its effect on physiological and physical functions. However, it is only supposed that maximal and …
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Training load metrics and responses of flatwater, ocean and river marathon kayakers in preparation for competition
… activities like marathon kayaking, which require conditioning for both explosive bursts and sustained endurance efforts. Monitoring training load ensures a balance of physiological stress and recovery, which is critical for optimised improvement. However, there are currently no evidence-informed …
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Psychological correlates of injury, illness and performance in Ironman triathletes
… ill or poor performing athlete as optimal physical conditioning.
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Fitness, injury, and training profiles of South African motorsport drivers
… in the field of sports medicine addressing the physical and physiological demands affecting driver-athletes. Internationally, research on this population of athletes is scarce, and there is currently no published literature in South Africa. Aim and Objectives We aimed to describe the fitness, …
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Application of small and large-sided games to youth rugby union: A match demands approach
… and a global contact sport that combines physical, technical, and tactical characteristics. This team sport is practiced by players of all ages and backgrounds on various levels of play. To meet the demands of rugby competition, a multifactorial approach to training has been applied in …
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Clarifying the role of the strength and conditioning coach in athlete rehabilitation
Strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches are assumed as performance professionals, but S&C may be utilised in athlete rehabilitation. Some S&C coaches collaborate with physiotherapists in athlete rehabilitation. The role of S&C coaches in athlete rehabilitation has been poorly documented. Therefore, …