Health, Sport and Human Performance
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Age-related changes in performance and recovery kinetics in masters athletes: A narrative review
(Human Kinetics, 2016)Despite increasing participation rates in masters sport and extensive research examining age-related changes in performance, little is known about the effect of age on recovery kinetics in masters athletes. This narrative ... -
Development of the athlete sleep behavior questionnaire: A tool for identifying maladaptive sleep practices in elite athletes
(Brazilian Association of Sleep and Latin American Federation of Sleep Societies, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Existing sleep questionnaires to assess sleep behaviors may not be sensitive in determining the unique sleep challenges faced by elite athletes. The purpose of the current study was to develop and validate ... -
The relationship between on-water performance and physical characteristics in elite and sub-elite outrigger canoe paddlers
(2019)Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare and investigate the relationship between 500 m on-water performance and physical characteristics in elite and sub-elite outrigger canoe paddlers. Methods: A total of ... -
The effect of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, jump and sprint performance in elite rugby union athletes
(Human Kinetics, 2019)Context: Given the relatively novel technique of tissue flossing is currently lacking in the research literature despite some positive findings in preliminary studies, the modality clearly requires further research. Current ... -
The validity of resting metabolic rate (RMR)-prediction equations and reliability of measured RMR in female athletes
(Berkeley Electronic Press, 2019)The aim of the current study was to; 1) assess the test-retest reliability of an indirect calorimetry analyzer (Parvo Medics TrueOne), and 2) compare measured RMR with three RMR-predictive (pRMR) equations in female athletes. ... -
Effects of a caffeine-carbohydrate mouth rinsing on sprinting kinetics and kinematics in fasted athletes
(2018)Carbohydrate mouth rinsing during an intermittent fasting has been reported to be advantageous for endurance performance; however, there appears to be no clear effect on repeated sprints. What has not been investigated ... -
‘It’s not about disability, I want to win as many medals as possible’: The social construction of disability in high-performance coaching
(SAGE Publications, 2018)This article draws on the theoretical concepts of Pierre Bourdieu to provide a critical analysis of the social construction of disability in high-performance sport coaching. Data were generated using a qualitative cross-case ... -
Sleep and stress hormone responses to training and competition in elite female athletes
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Stress hormone and sleep differences in a competition versus training setting are yet to be evaluated in elite female team-sport athletes. The aim of the current study was to evaluate salivary cortisol and perceptual stress ... -
Acute post-exercise recovery strategies in Cycling: A Review
(Cycling Research Center, 2018)Cycling events often include multiple races a day or racing over consecutive days. Congested competition schedules and increased training load have led to the implementation of recovery strategies; with the goal of alleviating ... -
Kinematics of Usain Bolt’s maximal sprint velocity
(Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 2018)This study investigated the maximal sprint velocity kinematics of the fastest 100 m sprinter, Usain Bolt. Two high-speed video cameras recorded kinematics from 60 to 90 m during the men 100 m final at the IAAF World Challenge ... -
Kava and ethno-cultural identity in Oceania
(Springer Nature, 2019)Garibaldi and Turner (Ecol Soc 9:1, 5, 2004) explain the role that particular plants play in facilitating the shared ancestry, practices, and social experience of an ethnicity. This can include spiritual connections, ... -
Analogy instructions promote efficiency of cognitive processes during hockey push-pass performance
(American Psychological Association, 2019)Analogy instructions may promote effective skill acquisition by providing movement-specific information that can be processed as a single, meaningful unit, rather than as separate “bits” of information (Liao & Masters, ... -
The social benefits of informal and lifestyle sports: a research agenda [Editorial]
(Taylor and Francis Inc., 2017)Understanding sport through the lens of social benefit has become a mainstay of sport policy analysis. A wealth of research has considered how sport contributes to achieving wider social benefits, including improvements ... -
How institutions frame mātauranga Māori (Commissioned by Waikato Regional Council)
(University of Waikato, 2017)The primary questions for this report are: 1) How is Mātauranga Māori framed by Institutions? 2) How is Mātauranga Māori being operationalised by Institutions in New Zealand? Mātauranga Māori is the intellectual capital ... -
The effect of proprioceptive knee bracing on knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(Elsevier B.V., 2019)Background Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is common among young athletes and can impact knee stability and control. Wearing proprioceptive knee braces can improve knee control and may reduce the risk factors ... -
From pillow to podium: a review on understanding sleep for elite athletes
(Dove Medical Press, 2018)Sleep is considered vital to human health and well-being, and is critical to physiological and cognitive functioning. Elite athletes experience high training and competition demands, and are often exposed to various factors, ... -
Rugby placekicking mechanics to inform coaching strategies and enhance performance
(2018)Introduction The ability to score from placekicks is a trait discriminating winning and losing in elite Rugby Union1. Placekicks account for 45% of points in international Rugby Union, with match outcomes reliant on ... -
The Effects of Chronic Cold Water Immersion in Elite Rugby Players
(Human Kinetics, 2018)Purpose: While the acute effects of cold water immersion (CWI) have been widely investigated, research analysing the effects of CWI over a chronic period in highly-trained athletes is scarce. The aim of this study was to ... -
No Effect of Muscle Stretching within a Full, Dynamic Warm-up on Athletic Performance
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018)Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of static and dynamic stretching routines performed as part of a comprehensive warm-up on flexibility and sprint running, jumping, and change of direction tests in team sport ... -
Physiological, kinematic and electromyographic responses to patella taping in elite cyclists
(2017)The use of Kinesiology-Type Tape (KTT) has become increasingly popular in sports for injury prevention, injury management, and performance enhancement. Many cyclists use patella KTT; however, the benefits of such interventions ...
