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Validity of sports watches when estimating energy expenditure during running

open access: yesBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2017
Background The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of three different sport watches in estimating energy expenditure during aerobic and anaerobic running.
Lilian Roos   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance Development of European Swimmers Across the Olympic Cycle

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022
The aims of the study were to (1) quantify the performance development of race times and key performance indicators of European swimmers across the last Olympic cycle (from 2016 to 2021) and (2) provide reference values for long-course swimming pool ...
Dennis-Peter Born   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance level and sexual harassment prevalence among female athletes in the Czech Republic [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The results presented in this article are from a larger research project on issues related to women in sport in the Czech Republic. The article tries to answer research questions related to whether there are any relationships between the experience of ...
Brackenridge, CH, Fasting, K, Knorre, N
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The effects of a mindfulness-based program on the incidence of injuries in young male soccer players [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
We tested the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based program in reducing sport injury incidence. 168 young male elite soccer players were randomly assigned to mindfulness (MG) and control (CG) groups. The MG consisted of 7 sessions based on the Mindfulness-
Andrews   +51 more
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Is There a Reformation Into Identity Achievement for Life After Elite Sport? A Journey of Identity Growth Paradox During Liminal Rites and Identity Moratorium

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Athletes’ identity development upon retirement from elite sport was examined through a model of self-reformation that integrates and builds on the theoretical underpinnings of identity development and liminality, while advancing seven propositions and ...
Elodie Wendling, Michael Sagas
doaj   +1 more source

Culture change in elite sport performance teams: Examining and advancing effectiveness in the new era [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Reflecting the importance of optimizing culture for elite teams, Fletcher and Arnold (2011) recently suggested the need for expertise in culture change. Acknowledging the dearth of literature on the specific process, however, the potential effectiveness ...
Andrew Cruickshank   +39 more
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Elite sports surgery

open access: yesThe Bulletin of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2023
From professional football to elite sport surgery, Professor Gordon Mackay details his journey throughout his career and what it takes to treat and operate on professional athletes.
openaire   +1 more source

Temporal and developmental risk factors for sexual harassment and abuse in sport [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Recent revelations of sexual misconduct by sports coaches have challenged long-held beliefs in the educational value of sport, yet there is very little knowledge about the dynamics of sexual exploitation in sport upon which to base improvements in the ...
Brackenridge, CH, Cense, M
core   +1 more source

Validation of a Smartwatch-Based Workout Analysis Application in Exercise Recognition, Repetition Count and Prediction of 1RM in the Strength Training-Specific Setting

open access: yesSports, 2021
The goal of this study was to assess the validity, reliability and accuracy of a smartwatch-based workout analysis application in exercise recognition, repetition count and One Repetition Maximum (1RM) prediction in the strength training-specific setting.
Katja Oberhofer   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

SPORTS MASSAGE IN MODERN ELITE SPORT

open access: yesSport Science and Human Health, 2023
Introduction. Extra-training complexes of types, forms, massage techniques and specially selected exercises are used in modern sports. Such means, provided they are used according to a clear algorithm and protocols, are meaningful basis for the modern concept formation of the high-class athletes recovery and performance system.
openaire   +3 more sources

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