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SensorsThe ‘forward lunge’ is a crucial movement in badminton that demands effective muscle activation and coordination. This study compared the muscle activation patterns of professional and amateur male badminton players during this movement.
Jian Jiang, Haojie Li, Chen Xiu
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Cross court view: Comparison of body image during competition [PDF]
, 2016 There are many studies on body image but few focus on the body image of athletes. Further, there are few studies on the effects of appearance on athletic performance. Past studies have focused on internalization or body image dissatisfaction.
Kelly, Timothy M
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This paper combines vulnerability and resilience theory to explore the pressure young people experience in Physical Education (PE) and sport at secondary school. The theoretical framework was used to understand both how young people experience PE in school and how vulnerability and resilience function interdependently in social contexts like ...
David Littlefair, Michael Jopling
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SensorsHigh-altitude landing maneuvers can pose a significant injury risk, particularly when performed with different landing techniques. This study aims to compare the biomechanical parameters and injury risks associated with two landing positions—staggered ...
Xuewu Yao, Haojie Li, Chen Xiu
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini +2 more
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Preseason Jump and Hop Measures in Male Collegiate Basketball Players: An Epidemiologic Report
, 2016 Background: Injuries are inherent in basketball with lower extremity (LE) injury rates reported as high as 11.6 per 1000 athletic exposures (AEs); many of these injuries result in time loss from sport participation.
Briggs, Amy +4 more
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Greens in Regulation: Biodiversity Strategy Implementation Across the Golf Industry
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Although much of the business and biodiversity literature focuses on extractive industries, we turn our attention to the golf industry. Golf courses occupy millions of acres globally, yet biodiversity strategy implementation across the golf industry remains understudied.
Jordan P. Howell, Jordan Moore
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Elevating athletic performance
Kinesiologia Slovenica: scientific journal on sportEngaging in regular exercise and sports can inadvertently lead to habitual movement patterns, restricting specific body parts' range of motion and diminishing joint elasticity. This decline in muscle flexibility impacts energy levels during physical activities, affecting overall vitality.
Petra Zaletel +4 more
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The Impact of Athletic Performance on Alumni Giving: An Analysis of Micro Data [PDF]
An ongoing controversy in the literature on the economics of higher education centers on whether the success of a school’s athletic program affects alumni donations. This paper uses a unique data set to investigate this issue.
Harvey S. Rosen, Jonathan Meer
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Optimal pacing strategy in competitive athletic performance [PDF]
, 2008 Daanen, H.A.M. [Promotor]Foster, C. [Promotor]Koning, J.J.
Hettinga, F.J.
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