Browsing by Supervisor "Uiga, Liis"
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Associations between fundamental movement skills, gymnastics and movement specific reinvestment
(The University of Waikato, 2020)The propensity for conscious monitoring and control of movement (i.e. movement specific reinvestment) influences the acquisition of movement skills. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic motor skills that children ... -
Can you feel the pressure? Examining the effects of anxiety in elite netball shooters
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Netball is an increasingly popular sport for women in New Zealand, with the national league competition being fully professional. One important skill within netball is goal shooting, as the goal volume and accuracy ultimately ... -
Disrupting working memory to reduce verbal-analytical engagement in motor performance: Squeezing in a tiresome new approach to implicit motor learning!
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Implicit motor learning paradigms aim to minimise verbal-analytical engagement during motor performance. Some do this by suppressing working memory activity during practice. This reduces the ability of the learner to use, ... -
Factors that influence motor performance: Colour, inhibition and conscious processing
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis investigates potential psychological mechanisms that influence motor performance in sport, including colour, inhibition function, and propensity for conscious control of movement. A question was raised about ... -
Testing the efficacy of motor analogies for landing safely from falls
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Fall-related injuries are a major concern in countries with an aging population. One approach for reducing the likelihood of fall injuries is to teach older adults how to land safely. However, different safe landing ... -
The effects of flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy on post-exercise recovery in trained athletes
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (FLOAT) is a method of sensory deprivation and a relaxation technique that has proven to benefit individuals suffering from various health disorders. The objective of ...
