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Showing 1 to 20 of 174 for “"physical performance"”.
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Physical performance and durability evaluation of rubberized concrete
… shows that w/c = 0.35 gave reliable mortar physical properties. Finally, rubberized concrete with w/c =0.35 was carried out and specimens were prepared for mechanical test and durability test. Along these three stages, air content was carefully studied and controlled. In Chapter 4, …
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Psychometric measurement of physical performance in older adults
… Activity Questionnaire (VSAQ) and the Yale Physical Activity Survey (YPAS) to predict an individual’s performance on a timed walking assessment. Twenty subjects 65 years of age and older (73.5 ± 4.8) volunteered for the study. There were 13 women and nine men. Subjects participated in an …
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The Chandelier : towards a digitally conceived physical performance object
… appreciate and understand the aesthetics of performance. Actual physical objects such as musical instruments, lights, elements of the set, props, and people provide the visual associations and a tangible reality which can enhance the musical elements in a performance. This thesis proposes …
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Physical Performance of Geomembranes Used in Heap Leach Pad Applications
… could affect short-term puncture and long-term performance of the GMB. In this thesis, short-term tensile strains arising from indentations caused from the material placed both below and above the geomembrane are quantified, and the potential for puncturing is investigated. Experiments were …
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Time of Food Intake and its Effect on Physical Performance
… of length of time of eating prior to exercise on physical performance. The literature review seems to suggest that through the years there has been some disagreement on the effects of time of food intake on subsequent performance. Times from one-half hour to four hours have been suggested as the …
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A Physical Performance Study of University of Illinois Male Freshmen
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-04T21:57:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 0020872.pdf: 11842357 bytes, checksum: 952b8a2128fcc36239a6798c50173764 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1957
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Physical performance of football players in the Icelandic male top league
Physical performance of football players in the Icelandic male top league The objective of this study was to investigate the physical performance parameters (total distance covered, sprint distance, sprints, top speed, and high-intensity sprints of male players in the Icelandic Top league (Pepsi …
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The Biomechanics of Sit-to-Stand and Physical Performance in Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
… control subjects, 2) the impact of PFOA on physical performance, perceived functional status, and pain, and 3) the relationship between knee kinematics during STS and physical performance. The biomechanics of STS was examined using a video-based motion analysis system and two force plates. …
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Neuromuscular control and physical performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a semitendinosus
Includes bibliographical references.
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Assessing the effect of psychological priming techniques on salivary hormones and physical performance markers
… methods such as listening to music or performing physical movements prior to undertaking an athletic endeavor is known as priming. Potentially, when an individual is primed, their performance level could improve due to higher levels of motivation and risk-taking. However, a protocol to achieve …
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The effect of branched-chain amino acid ingestion on physical performance during prolonged exercise
… supplement during prolonged exercise improves physical performance and central fatigue. The use of such a supplement during prolonged exercise could then be expected to have a large effect on performance. Eight trained cyclists (VO₂ max= 61.9 ± 4.3 ml 02/kg/min) ingested, in random order, a …
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Training adaptations in lower-body muscle structure and physical performance capacities of competitive surfing athletes
… muscle structures related to enhanced lower-body physical capacities, and how to best evoke desirable training-specific adaptations. To address this aim, three successive steps of research were evaluated: (1) analysis of the factors related to increased performance in competitive surfing, (2) …
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Development And Evaluation Of A Firefighter Physical Performance Program For Undergraduate Fire And Safety Students
… of Fire Chiefs teamed up to create the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Fire departments across the nation will have consistent physical performance tests to hire more physically capable candidates as part of the Wellness-Fitness Initiative (International Association of Fire Fighters, …
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PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER MATCH-PLAY: FACTORS AFFECTING, CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES FOR TRAINING AND PREPARATION
… 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 programme of research represents the evolution and expression of the author's work over a period of 4 years in a …
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Body composition and physical performance characteristics of elite senior and U19 South African rugby union players
Bibliography: leaves 126-134.
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The influence of sleep-wake behaviour and chronotype on the match-play and physical performance of tennis players
… result is the ultimate indicator of successful performance; however, determining a player's performance may not be that straightforward. Chapter two of this thesis explores the many physical attributes and tennis skills that influence tennis performance. It is well established that tennis …
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The influence of a dietary supplement (NDS Baseline Probiotic) on the gastrointestinal quality and physical performance of endurance runners
… probiotic®) on the gastrointestinal quality and physical performance of endurance runners. <br> <br>Methods: <br>The study was conducted in a prospective, randomised controlled and double-blind cross-over design. The overall observation period lasted 12 weeks, three periods of 4 weeks each: First …
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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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