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Structure of Achievement Motivation Dispositions in Elite and Non-Elite Track and Field Athletes

Physical Culture and Sport: Studies and Research, 2019
Achievement motivation is a distinguishing disposition in elite and non-elite athletes. Implicit theories and competence perception influence the types of achievement goals and constitute separate achievement motivation dispositions. The context of sport
Pietrzak Anna, Tokarz Aleksandra
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A framework exploring the therapeutic alliance between elite athletes and physiotherapists: a qualitative study

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background The therapeutic alliance (TA) is the bond between a patient and a physiotherapist during collaboration on recovery or training. Previous studies focused on the TA between physiotherapists and patients of the general population.
W. M. Charmant, P. J. van der Wees, J. B. Staal, R. van Cingel, J. M. Sieben, R. A. de Bie   +5 more
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Psychological Distress in Elite Sambo and Recreational Athletes

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
BackgroundPrevious studies suggest that engagement in any type of physical activity can be protective against mental health issues, whereas elite-level athletes can endure various mental health challenges.
Tatjana Tubić, Bogdan Živanović, Nemanja Lakićević, Nataša Zenić, Barbara Gilić, Barbara Gilić, Eduardas Rudas, Sergey Eliseev, Tatjana B. Trivić, Antonino Bianco, Patrik Drid   +10 more
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Mental Toughness and Coping Skills in Male Sprinters [PDF]

, 2016
The predictive quality of psychological skills in relation to sports and more specifically track and field athletes continues to be explored. Purpose: To profile psychological adaptations in Jamaican male sprinters and to assess the differences between ...
Beckford, Tanielle S., Golden, Kerith D., Irving, Rachael R., Poudevigne, Melanie   +3 more
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Injuries to elite wheelchair athletes [PDF]

Spinal Cord, 1990
The purpose of this project was to describe the nature, type, and frequency of athletic injuries incurred by the elite wheelchair athlete. Nineteen athletes participated in a 1-year injury recall study at an elite wheelchair training camp. An injury was defined as anything the athlete expressed concern about and (a) caused a loss of participation due ...
Davis, Ronald W., Ferrara, Michael S.
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Asthma in Elite Athletes [PDF]

Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, 2014
Asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is highly prevalent in athletes and if untreated has the potential to impact on their health and performance. The condition can be diagnosed and managed effectively yet there is concern that the care afforded to elite athletes with this condition is often sub-optimal.
Price, OJ, Hull, JH
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The Development and Validation of a Questionnaire That Assesses Female Athletes’ and Coaches’ Knowledge of the Menstrual Cycle

European Journal of Sport Science
In this study, a menstrual cycle knowledge questionnaire (MCKQ) for female athletes and coaches was developed and validated. Items for an initial questionnaire (Pre‐MCKQ) were generated from existing questionnaires and supplemented by three experienced ...
Katharina Fischer, Elisabeth Maria Kirschbaum, Lucie Nikoleizig, Franziska Lautenbach, Kerry McGawley, Anne‐Marie Elbe   +5 more
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COVID-19 Lockdown 2020 Changed Patterns of Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Swiss Elite Athletes and Bodybuilders: Results From an Online Survey

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021
Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased patterns of substance use have been reported in the general population. However, whether this also applies to athletes is not yet clear.
Christian Imboden, Malte Christian Claussen, Malte Christian Claussen, Malte Christian Claussen, Samuel Iff, Boris B. Quednow, Boris B. Quednow, Erich Seifritz, Jörg Spörri, Jörg Spörri, Johannes Scherr, Johannes Scherr, Stefan Fröhlich, Stefan Fröhlich   +13 more
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Prevalence of sexual harassment among Norwegian female elite athletes in relation to sport type [PDF]

, 2004
Although it is often assumed that the prevalence of sexual harassment is different in different sports, this assumption has not been empirically tested. This study considers whether the experience of sexual harassment varies by sport.
Brackenridge, C.H., Celia Brackenridge, Cense, M., Curry, T., Dagsavisen, Griffin, P., Gutek, B.A., Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Kari Fasting, Kenyon, G.S., Kirby, S., Kirby, S., Lenskyj, H., Mauldon, E., Messner, M., Messner, M., Metheny, E., Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NOCCS), O’Donohue, W., Robinson, L., Sparkes, D., Thomas, A.M., Wise, S.   +22 more
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Equine models in translational medicine: A comparative approach to human health

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This diagram summarizes and contrasts rodent and equine models, outlining their strengths, limitations, and applications. Horses offer naturally occurring diseases, genetic and physiological similarities to humans, and suitability for longitudinal and clinical‐scale studies.
Shayan Boozarjomehri Amnieh, Katarzyna Ropka‐Molik   +1 more
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