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The effect of a combined sprint training intervention on sprint force-velocity characteristics in junior Australian football players [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background Sprint performance in junior Australian football (AF) players has been shown to be a differentiating quality in ability level therefore developing sprint characteristics via sprint-specific training methods is an important aspect of their ...
Dylan Shaun Hicks, Claire Drummond, Kym J. Williams, Roland van den Tillaar   +3 more
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Investigating Vertical and Horizontal Force-Velocity Profiles in Club-Level Field Hockey Athletes: Do Mechanical Characteristics Transfer Between Orientation of Movement?

International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 2023
To inform physical preparation strategies in field hockey athletes, this cross-sectional study investigated the transfer of mechanical characteristics in different force-vectors and determined the correlations between vertical and horizontal force ...
Dylan Hicks, Claire Drummond, Kym Williams, Roland van den Tillaar   +3 more
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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on youth sport in Australia and consequences for future participation and retention

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background COVID-19 continues to represent the single biggest challenge to contemporary community sport globally. Compliance with social distancing policies, strict return-to-play protocols, and COVID-19 specific training has, perhaps, forever changed ...
Sam Elliott, M. J. Drummond, I. Prichard, R. Eime, C. Drummond, R. Mason   +5 more
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Level playing field: young males, masculinity and mental wellbeing through sport

BMC Public Health, 2022
In Australia, and throughout the world, it is evident that the mental health and wellbeing of young males aged 15–24, is not a priority. In Australia suicide is the leading cause of death in people aged 15–24 years and 75% are male (Australian Institute ...
Murray Drummond, Ben Wadham, Ivanka Prichard, Sam Elliott, Claire Drummond, Sarah Crossman   +5 more
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Lymphocyte and dendritic cell response to a period of intensified training in young healthy humans and rodents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Physiology, 2022
Background: Intensified training coupled with sufficient recovery is required to improve athletic performance. A stress-recovery imbalance can lead to negative states of overtraining.
Carla Baker, John Hunt, Jessica Piasecki, John Hough   +3 more
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Preparation of WC cemented carbide without metallic binder toughened by MgO-B2O3 via spark plasma sintering at 1400℃

Cailiao gongcheng, 2022
In order to reduce the sintering temperature and obtain higher fracture toughness of WC cemented carbides without metallic binder, WC cemented carbide was toughened by MgO and B2O3.
LAI Jiaming, LI Jingmao, ZHU Dezhi, LIANG Liang, QU Shengguan, LI Xiaoqiang   +5 more
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Influence of Addition of Al and Ti Solutes and Variable Processing Conditions on Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Cu-Cr Alloys

Metals, 2020
To apply the electric component with high efficiency, the softening problem of material should be improved. Cu-Cr alloys are recognized to be proper materials to be applied. However, the softening problem has not been solved yet.
Chang-Hee Cho, Jesik Shin, Dongearn Kim, Hoon Cho   +3 more
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Effect of 5-weeks participation in The Daily Mile on cognitive function, physical fitness, and body composition in children

Scientific Reports, 2022
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of 5-weeks participation in The Daily Mile on cognitive function, physical fitness, and adiposity in primary school children. In a quasi-experimental study, one class from each school completed The
Karah J. Dring, Lorna A. Hatch, Ryan A. Williams, John G. Morris, Caroline Sunderland, Mary E. Nevill, Simon B. Cooper   +6 more
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Effect of titanium addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-Ni3Al cemented carbide

Cailiao gongcheng, 2022
Ti-doped WC-Ni3Al cemented carbide was prepared by spark plasma sintering for improving mechanical properties. The effect of different Ti contents on the microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-Ni3Al cemented carbide was investigated.
WU Zuji, FAN Jiafeng, LI Jingmao, ZHU Dezhi, QU Shengguan, LI Xiaoqiang   +5 more
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Activity patterns of primary school children during participation in The Daily Mile

Scientific Reports, 2021
The Daily Mile is a popular physical activity initiative in primary schools, yet little is known regarding the activity patterns of children during The Daily Mile. Eighty children (10.4 ± 0.7 years) participated in The Daily Mile (20-min).
Lorna M. Hatch, Ryan A. Williams, Karah J. Dring, Caroline Sunderland, Mary E. Nevill, Simon B. Cooper   +5 more
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