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Showing 1 to 20 of 70 for “"strength and conditioning"”.
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Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning Practices in Elite Male Football
… projects, each exploring the implementation of strength and conditioning (S&C) practices in professional football, and how these practices are applied in the real-world setting. The overview combines the findings to explore the relationships between the different projects and aims to build a …
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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, …
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Strength and conditioning in Men’s Premiership hockey: a case study of understanding, influences and support
… in team sports have focused on technique and tactics at the expense of physical fitness (Stolen et al, 2005; and Reverter-Masia et al, 2008). However, with renewed vigour on enhancing performance in sport at all levels, several avenues within the realm of sport science are being utilised …
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Dance injury monitoring, strength and conditioning training for decreasing injury incidence for Chinese pre-professional dancers
… elements of training, rehearsals, performance, and even the daily lives of those involved. Therefore, reducing and preventing dance injuries is an ultimate goal. Previous studies have evidenced that greater levels of physical fitness have been linked to decreased injury incidence and improved …
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Self-Perceived Leadership Behaviors Of Collegiate Athletic Trainers And Strength And Conditioning Coaches: A Case Study
… leadership characteristics, behaviors, and communication styles of professionals within the pillars of the high-performance sport model, specifically athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches, to gain perspective on their ability to influence student-athletes and …
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A COMPARISON OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE COACHES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PRACTICES 1997-1998 TO 2018
… study describes the results of a survey of the strength and conditioning practices of the National Football League’s (NFL) strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches. The primary purpose was to identify the common and unique aspects of the NFL S&C practices during 2018. A secondary purpose was to …
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Nutrition Knowledge of NCAA Division I College Athletes, Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches
… popular in the sports industry. More athletes and sports professionals are realizing the effect that proper nutrition has on athletic performance. With inadequate nutrition knowledge, athletes can negatively impact their health, as well as hinder performance and recovery. Past research has …
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A Profile of Strength and Conditioning Coaches at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III Member Institutions.
… educational backgrounds, coaching experiences, and duties of strength and conditioning (STC) coaches at NCAA Division II and III institutions, and compare the profile of Division II and III STC coaches to the Martinez (2004) study of Division I-A STC coaches. NCAA Division II and Division III …
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An investigation of training transfer from strength and conditioning to athletic performance using large-scale evidence synthesis and real-world data.
Over the past 50 years, strength and conditioning (S&C) has experienced substantial growth, leading to a rapid expansion of research that has culminated in an extensive literature base seeking to refine S&C prescription. High-quality evidence synthesis summarises and assists researchers and …
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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
… 12) that have passed the peer-reviewed process and have been accepted for publication. The 11 manuscripts have been published or are in press in 4 different journals, and are in general presented in this thesis in the format of the particular journal, with the exception of referencing, which has …
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Knowledge and Awareness of Sickle Cell Trait among NCAA Division I FBS, Division I FCS, Division II, and Division III Head Football Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Specialists
… of Sickle Cell Trait among head football coaches and strength and conditioning specialists within all three NCAA Divisions. Additionally, a second purpose is to identify whether or not head football coaches and strength and conditioning specialists present awareness and confidence to provide the …
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The impact of physical preparation on clubhead speed in youth golf
… the ball farther, courses have become longer, and the relationships between driving distance and golf score have become more prominent. Recent literature has identified strong relationships between strength and explosive strength characteristics with golf performance. Both warm-up and training …
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Determining a Relationship Between Posterior Chain Flexibility and Linear Sprint Speed
One very common axiom amongst Strength and Conditioning Professionals and Athletic Performance Coaches is that the least flexible athletes usually produce the fastest 40-yard dash times. Flexibility, in this case specifically refers to posterior chain flexibility (PCF). This is usually measured by …
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Training adaptations in lower-body muscle structure and physical performance capacities of competitive surfing athletes
The overall aim of this thesis was to increase strength and conditioning coaches, and sport scientists’ understanding of the lower-body muscle structures related to enhanced lower-body physical capacities, and how to best evoke desirable training-specific adaptations. To address this aim, three …
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The load that maximises the mechanical power output in the power clean: A comparison between different relative strength levels
Quantification of power output in strength and conditioning exercises such as the power clean is an important consideration when attempting to optimise training programs in athletes. This study determined the optimal load (%1 RM) in the power clean in addition to determining whether power output …
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The Effects of Active Recovery during High Intensity Resistance Training on Lactate Clearance in Collegiate Athletes
<p>Purpose: With the development of more intense and complex strength and conditioning programs, it is necessary to discover the best possible means of recovery during workout sessions to increase athletic performance. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of active recovery during …
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Using the ADDIE Model to Create an Online Strength Training Program: An Exploration
The purpose of this design and development research was to investigate whether the ADDIE model can be used to design online modules that teach psychomotor skills. The overarching research question was: How can the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design be used to create an online module that teaches …
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Assessment and training of muscular force and power qualities of the lower limb using traditional and cluster loading
… widely accepted that lower body muscular force and power capabilities are of significant importance to many athletic tasks. Thus the assessment and training of these qualities are a key focus in both sports science and strength and conditioning practice. The purpose of this thesis was firstly to …
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Evaluating the Importance of Strength, Power, and Performance Tests in an NCAA Division I Football Program
Strength and conditioning professionals spend a great deal of time and effort trying to improve athletic performance. Even as coaches evaluate each athlete by using the results of a vast battery of tests, there has been considerable speculation and discussion about the physical attributes of …
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