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Effects of a Six-Week Strength Training Programme on Change of Direction Performance in Youth Team Sport Athletes

Sports, 2017
This study investigated the effects of eccentric phase-emphasis strength training (EPE) on unilateral strength and performance in 180- and 45-degree change of direction (COD) tasks in rugby union players.
Frank A. Bourgeois, Paul Gamble, Nic D. Gill, Mike R. McGuigan   +3 more
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Vitamin D Binding Protein, Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, and Body Composition in a Diverse Sample of Women Collegiate Indoor Athletes

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2020
Women athletes are at higher risk for bone diseases; yet, information on vitamin D status ((25(OH)D), vitamin D binding protein (VDBP), and bioavailable 25(OH)D is limited.
Jennifer B. Fields, Sina Gallo, Jenna M. Worswick, Deanna R. Busteed, Margaret T. Jones   +4 more
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The Economic Impact on the Dominican Republic of Baseball Player Exports to the USA [PDF]

This paper pulls together into one practical model two strands of economic theory to assess the impact of baseball player exports on the aggregate economic performance of the Dominican Republic.
Amavilah, Voxi Heinrich
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PERFORMANCE SPORT, TAX WAIVER AND SPORTS INCENTIVE LAW

Journal of Physical Education, 2017
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the application of the Sports Incentive Law (SIL) from 2007 to 2011 regarding performance sport. Information about this law was taken straight from the Brazil Sports Ministry website. The methodological view attempted to comprise the analysis of authorized raising resources, raised funds, success rate and ...
Santos, Edmilson Santos dos, Juchem, Luciano, Maduro, Luiz Alcides Ramires   +2 more
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Heart rate reserve at ventilatory thresholds, maximal lactate steady state and maximal aerobic power in well-trained cyclists: training application

European Journal of Human Movement, 2016
Introduction: Several physiological tests have been developed to predict cycling performance. However, the high costs and expertise needs to perform these tests detracts coaches and athletes from using them habitually. The aim of this study is to provide
Ricardo Morán-Navarro, Ricardo Mora-Rodríguez, Víctor Rodríguez-Rielves, Paulo De la Fuente-Pérez, Jesús G. Pallarés   +4 more
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Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair Technique

Video Journal of Sports Medicine
Background: Before the rise of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR), mini-open RCR was the preferred method of repairing a torn rotator cuff. However, in the recent fluid shortage that limited the viability of performing arthroscopic procedures, we ...
Nicholas Bertha MD, Cleveland McCarty BS, Daniel J. Stokes MD, Eric C. McCarty MD   +3 more
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Oxygen, Hormones, and Performance: A Case Study of Menstrual Cycle Effects on Athletic Physiology

Applied Sciences
The menstrual cycle represents a fundamental biological rhythm in a woman’s life. This study aims to analyse the potential influence of the menstrual cycle on female athletic performance, specifically focusing on variations in body composition, muscle ...
Almudena Martínez-Sánchez, Amalia Campos-Redondo, Sergio J. Ibáñez, Javier García-Rubio   +3 more
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Psychological wellbeing, satisfaction with life and optimism in sports managers [PDF]

, 2015
In the discourse of its managers, the competitiveness of national sport is increasingly relative, or captive, to the constraints of competitiveness of the respective national economy with an obvious impact on productivity of sports associations and ...
Gonzaga, Luís, Matias, Joana, Morgado, Sónia   +2 more
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The effect of different post-exercise beverages with food on ad libitum fluid recovery, nutrient provision, and subsequent athletic performance [PDF]

, 2019
This study investigated the effect of consuming either water or a carbohydrate (CHO)-electrolyte sports beverage (‘Sports Drink’) ad libitum with food during a 4 h post-exercise recovery period on fluid restoration, nutrient provision and subsequent ...
Cox, Gregory R., Desbrow, Ben, Irwin, Christopher, McCartney, Danielle   +3 more
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The acute effect of wearable resistance placement on change of direction performance in elite netball players

European Journal of Sport Science
The aim of this study was to determine the acute effects of wearable resistance forearm (WRf) loading versus shank (WRs) loading on change of direction (COD) performance in netball athletes.
Chloe Ryan, Aaron Uthoff, Chloe McKenzie, John Cronin   +3 more
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