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Athletes' perceptions of coaching effectiveness and athlete-related outcomes in rugby union: An investigation based on the coaching efficacy model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This study examined the relationships between athletes' perceptions of coaching effectiveness, based on the coaching efficacy model, and their effort, commitment, enjoyment, self-efficacy, and prosocial and antisocial behavior in rugby union ...
Boardley, Ian D   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Revisiting paravertebral muscles in European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and European brown hares (Lepus europaeus) (Leporidae; Lagomorpha)

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Domesticated European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have long been chosen as laboratory model organisms. Despite this, there has been no definitive study of the vertebral musculature of wild rabbits. Relevant descriptions of well‐studied veterinary model mammals (such as dogs) are generally applicable, but not appropriate for a species ...
Nuttakorn Taewcharoen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of intermittent exposure to hypobaria and cold on the microarchitecture and morphofunctional profile of rat gastrocnemius muscle

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IHH) enhances oxygen transport, muscle metabolism, and cardiovascular health; however, the combined effects of hypobaria and cold are less well understood. Exposure to these stressful environmental factors, even intermittently, can affect skeletal muscle due to its plasticity, thereby altering its metabolic and ...
Garoa Santocildes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antecedents and consequences of South African female athletes’ trust in the coach

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living
The purpose of this study was to investigate female South African school athletes’ trust in their coaches in relation to their perceptions of the coaches’ justice, benevolence, integrity, competence, commitment to coach, willingness to cooperate, and ...
Bontle Mashilo, Alliance Kubayi
doaj   +1 more source

The validity and reliability of the Basketball Jump Shooting Accuracy Test [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The aim of this study was to examine the content validity, construct validity and reliability of the newly developed Basketball Jump Shooting Accuracy Test (BJSAT). Basketball athletes from different playing levels (State Basketball League [SBL], n = 30,
Boddington, Brenton J   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Smaller Lateral‐to‐Medial Tibial Plateau Ratios Are Strongly Correlative With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Reconstruction Failures

open access: yesArthroscopy, EarlyView.
Purpose To compare the anterior–posterior distance ratio of the lateral‐to‐medial tibial plateau (LTP/MTP) among 3 patient groups: those with intact anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLi), primary ACL tears (ACLp), and failed ACL reconstructions (ACLf).
Hansel E. Ihn   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preventing MRSA Infections in Sports: Effective Strategies and Approaches

open access: yesQuality in Sport
Introduction: Infections caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) are a growing concern, particularly among asymptomatic individuals.
Karolina Pawłuszkiewicz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Editorial Commentary: Beyond the Number: Why Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy Can't Be One Size Fits All

open access: yesArthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract This editorial commentary reflects on the evolving field of hip arthroscopy in the elite athlete and the growing recognition that return‐to‐sport outcomes cannot be captured by a “one‐size‐fits‐all” percentage. The heterogeneity we see in return‐to‐sport rates is not a flaw, but an authentic reflection of the athletes who we treat.
Haley E. Smith
wiley   +1 more source

Books or Baskets: Compromising the Education and Future of Black Student-Athletes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In this paper, I discuss the challenges and inequalities that Black male athletes face while playing college sports, particularly basketball and football at PWIs.
Laemle, Jessica L.
core   +1 more source

Perceptions of parenting practices and psychological variables of elite and sub-elite youth athletes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Drawing from the model of parental involvement in sport, the overall purpose was to examine the associations of perceptions of parenting practices (encouragement, reinforcement, instruction, and role modeling) and athletes’ psychological variables (self ...
Calmeiro, Luis   +4 more
core   +4 more sources

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